Facility Operations Technician Full-Time Palm Beach County Convention Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

Provide electrical and building maintenance including but not limited to carpentry plumbing fire suppression HVAC refrigeration door locks and hardware painting and lighting.

The candidate will be assigned to install maintain and replace electrical wiring equipment and fixtures in the facility and ensures that they are in good working condition including but not limited to: street lights intercom systems electrical control systems cable wiring and dropping power as needed.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $22.00$24.00.

Benefits for FullTime roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 25 2025.

• Respond promptly to service calls with a strong focus on diagnosing and repairing electrical issues efficiently and safely.
• Perform electrical modifications and minor installations as required to meet operational and client needs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning electrical systems apparatus and components using appropriate testing equipment and hand tools to identify and correct faults.
• Inspect electrical systems equipment and components regularly to detect hazards defects or code violations and perform necessary repairs or adjustments to ensure safety and compliance.
• Install temporary and permanent electrical setups for events clients and facility operations ensuring functionality and safety.
• Schedule maintain and repair all facilitywide interior and exterior lighting systems including emergency and specialty lighting.
• Program operate and maintain computerized systems including HVAC controls lighting systems and fire alarm systems with a focus on their electrical components.
• Conduct regular visual inspections and functional tests of electrical machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Operate electrical and mechanical equipment including scissor lifts forklifts (if licensed) power tools and general tools.
• Maintain accurate logs and service records for all electrical repairs maintenance and installations.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks including refrigeration plumbing electronics minor carpentry and painting as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations and take necessary safety precautions to protect personnel and property.
• Assist in the maintenance of dasher boards and glass to ensure safety and cleanliness in event areas.
• Support general operations during trade shows conventions concerts and family shows at the Palm Beach County. Convention Center.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers on the maintenance of inhouse equipment such as vacuums and riding scrubbers.
• Support air conditioning servicing efforts including operation cleaning and minor servicing of A/C systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support facility operations.

• High school diploma GED or related trade school training; valid drivers license; and interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with guests vendors staff and other facility users.
• Previous experience in electrical field strongly preferred.
• Familiarity of OSHA requirements.
• Experience working with pneumatic controls HVAC cooling towers centrifugal pumps evaporator condenser equipment recirculating equipment elevators and generators
• Be reliable honest dependable and punctual and have strong customer service.
• Be a selfstarter; have ability to take directions; and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work in varying weather conditions.
• Technical license preferred but not required.
• Requires frequent walking/standing (possibly uneven surfaces) climbing stooping kneeling crawling working in cramped positions reaching pushing pulling driving lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Ability to frequently and safely climb and navigate stairs work on roofs and catwalks over 50ft high.
• Good eye and hand coordination and reflexes for the safe operation of equipment.
• Good visual acuity with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and mouse on a computer.
• The worker is subjected to noise.
• Noise levels will vary depending on job task and events in the building.
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools such as sharp wheel cutters drills grinders and equipment such as service carts scissor lifts & boom lifts etc.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.