Maintenance Technician | Full-Time | Memorial Booth Stadium

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.

Under general supervision of the Chief Engineer the Maintenence Technician will perform a variety of skilled activities involved in the operation and maintenance of the facilitys mechanical Plumbing electrical systems and general operations.

This role pays an hourly rate of $21.00$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 August 1 2025.

The Gateway District will transform the north entrance to campus in a profound way to drive student enrollment and economic benefit to Kansas. The project will develop a new campus gateway multiuse space and upgraded football facilities all of which will enhance KUs ability to recruit and retain students.

The most innovative component of this project is the development of multiuse facilities to be used throughout the year to generate revenue for academic programming and student success. In addition to the conference center and as suggested by the project consultant the project will potentially include a mix of arts and entertainment dining retail office space lodging and other uses that support economic development and the universitys academic mission.

• Assist in all services and activities involved in the maintenance of the facility including HVAC electrical mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Repair and rebuild various items such as motors compressors and ice machines.
• Follow the preventive maintenance program energy management program and standard operating procedures for all machinery and equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks such as relamping replacing ceiling tiles filters and belts as required.
• Record and log all work performed complete work order slips and compile all required reports in a timely and complete manner.
• Assist other Operation Department divisions to expedite event conversions as needed.
• Promote a safe working environment for all employees by following the life safety and emergency program as needed.
• Read and interpret performance charts and control panels to evaluate the efficiency of each system.
• Respond to routine precautionary and emergency alarms from building automation and life safety systems.
• Maintains walls (interior and exterior) of entire complex including all drywall repairs sanding and repainting.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients employees exhibitors patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Maintain inventory of paint and supplies.
• Maintain superior appearance and working condition of all MEP systems assigned to the Engineering Department.
• Proactively search for opportunities to improve the physical facility including identifying problems or deficient areas developing solutions and recommending workflow efficiencies.
• Proactively recommend opportunities to improve current facility operations protocols processes and best practices.
• This includes suggestions on how work is scheduled and sequenced based on facility use and nonuse budget reduction and savings opportunities safety suggestions etc.
• Ability to successfully troubleshoot unplanned challenges including assisting emergency authorities in a calm demeanor in situations.
• May occasionally have to enter areas where fumes airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals are present.
• Frequent bending carrying moving climbing working from various heights lifting 1550 pounds sitting exposure to moderate to loud noises extensive walking through the building.

• The individual must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without
  reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities: High school diploma or G.E.D. and three (3) years fulltime experience at a facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some technical support school or advanced electrical or refrigeration courses is preferred.
• Understand the methods principles and practices required for the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiar with operational procedures facility capabilities industry terminology eventrelated services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.
• Knowledge in general techniques in plumbing electrical wiring and ventilating systems to be able to assist the HVAC and Electrical technicians as needed.
• Knowledge of building management system control that monitors and operates building environmental lighting and life safety systems a plus.
• Understanding of door hardware locks key machine door closers etc.
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints drawings and other related materials.
• Ability to follow and adhere to all safety precautions building codes rules regulations risk management and emergency procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment such as light trucks pallet jacks forklifts scrubbing machines or other light powerdriven equipment.
• Ability to operate monitoring controls and a personal computer (light use) using 24/7 Work Order System Windows and Microsoft Office software Email.
• Follow explicit oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees coworkers volunteers management staff and guests in a clear professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak read and write in English.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity professionalism ethics and confidentiality.

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.