HVAC Technician | Full-Time | Kay Bailey Hutchison 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 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class 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 direction of the Operations Manager - HVAC / Plumbing performs advanced level and lead work duties in the technical operation maintenance and repair of various HVAC/R electrical plumbing and auxiliary systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of MEP systems in a widely dispersed building.

This role pays an hourly rate of $31.00-$34.00.

Benefits for Full-Time 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 3 2025.

This position is based at our Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) is one of the largest convention centers in the nation. Every year it welcomes over a million visitors attending major national and international conventions meetings concerts athletic competitions auto shows and more. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas the KBHCCD has been and continues to be a fixture in the Dallas skyline offering 1 million square feet of exhibit space three ballrooms 88 meeting rooms 1750-seat theater and a 9816-seat arena. The award-winning facility is connected to a 1001-room hotel via skybridge and is adjacent to two Vertiport landing pads.

• Diagnose and repair problems within the following HVAC/R equipment systems: Heating ventilation air conditioning systems and associated equipment such as VRF systems multi-zone units electrical controls pneumatic controls steam coils chilled water systems self-contained heating and cooling units exhaust systems pumps air compressors ductwork cooling towers and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
• Schedule and monitor building automation to include HVAC and lighting systems.
• Adhere to all related OSHA practices examples include lock-out/tag-out MSDS confined entry bloodborne pathogens etc.
• Understand how to reset different pieces of equipment; this includes chillers VFDs air handlers boilers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of checking cooling tower hot decks and removing dirt and debris.
• Be able to clean strainers on different type of equipment examples condenser hot and chill water systems.
• Operates and monitors equipment which admits steam into each building from central distribution point pressure reducing stations.
• Inspects dismantles repairs and reassembles equipment as directed.
• Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water cooling water and condensate.
• Troubleshoots repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems.
• Repairs or adjusts valves piping connections fittings and couplings.
• Understand the function of VFD and how to control the hertz in terms of speeding and slowing down pumps.
• Troubleshot and perform routine maintenance on heat exchangers.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment actuators and other automatic control valves.
• Know and understand low water and high-water cut-off safeties for boilers.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate deaerator systems for steam applications.
• Demonstrate understanding of 3-way valves bi-pass valves isolation valves.
• Demonstrate the ability to blow down boilers and cooling towers each day.
• Demonstrate the capability to setup chain fall systems to change strainers for chillers and condenser water pumps.
• Be able to operate confidently aerial platforms and forklifts.
• This includes hanging diapers or tracing the different type of pipes throughout the facility.
• Some brazing/soldering experience for preferred applications
• Knowledge of DDC and building automation systems.
• Be able to replace different types of pipes example copper cast iron stainless steel.
• Clean-up and organize mechanical rooms mezzanine physical plants and work shops.
• Provide access for contractors from time to time.
• Adress roof leaks sprinkler water leaks.
• Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure.
• Participate in the operation maintenance and repair of facility equipment minor electrical lighting commercial kitchen and plumbing repairs to expedite the return of equipment or auxiliary systems to operational status
• Complete minor plumbing task for event related activity.
• Track daily productivity via timesheets daily logs and CMMS.
• Communicate arrival location and departure with HVAC/Plumbing Manager.
• Perform event related duties set-ups and coverage as assigned.
• Clearly effectively and timely communicate work issues with staff.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of direct experience in HVAC/R and control programs.
• Experience with computerized building automation systems.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software general computers and understanding of basic IT functions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have availability to work schedule based on business and event needs Including weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexibility to adjust from time to time depending on emergencies and building needs.
• Solid problem-solving skills.

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.