Journeyman Electrician

About Us

At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP aspire to be welcoming spaces where people can be their authentic selves. To truly embody our mission we recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our community on our stages in our audiences and within our workforce volunteers and Board.

Our organization is committed to creating a welcoming environment guided by our core values: Relevance; Inclusivity; Sustainability; Excellence. Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP is focused on promoting fairness and recognizes the value of diverse perspectives backgrounds and experiences. We believe these elements enhance the strength creativity and success of our team and the communities we serve.

Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboards top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season.

Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton Washington and Madison counties with five hub cities: Bentonville Fayetteville Rogers Springdale and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled but so is the lifestyle see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums a legitimate beer and food scene and live music to enjoy. Best of all its a place where everyone is welcome.

Position Overview

The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for general daily maintenance and operation in all aspects of facility electrical secondary power both high and low voltage systems in all facilities. The position will require scheduling flexibility and will include some nights and weekends. Overtime is available for this position. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Facility Engineering who is onsite at the venue

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Perform electrical and general maintenance as assigned
• Maintain all standards policies and procedures as they relate to electrical plumbing & HVAC systems
• Monitor the electrical systems lighting and lamp replacement program
• Conduct preventative maintenance schedules for all electrical plumbing & HVAC systems
• Assist in inspections for regulatory compliance
• Assist with the safety program monitoring compliance with applicable building and safety codes hazardous waste disposal OSHA hazardous materials etc.
• Provide support to artist tour during load-in and load-out as assigned by the Senior Director of Facility Engineering
• Represent Walton Arts Center / Walmart AMP at both on and off-site events as requested.
• Maintain professional working relationships with teammates fellow staff members from other departments vendors patrons and tenants of leased spaces.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

The work environment as well as the intellectual social and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• (5) Years of building engineer experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Ability to trouble shoot/analyze problems with equipment and controls
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of construction and building maintenance mechanical HVAC refrigeration and lighting control equipment and systems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of federal state and local law code and regulations applicable to the work including regulations applicable to safe work practices and procedures
• Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of business
• Strong organizational skills
• Hands-on repair of all electrical components related to mechanical and plumbing equipment
• Ability to work independently and with initiative
• Ability to effectively contribute to a project team dynamic
• Ability to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• Must be physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations
• Experience/knowledge in conduit design and installation
• Reading and comprehend blueprints

Education Training Traits

• High school diploma or GED required
• Comfortable with consistently adhering to the highest standards of integrity professionalism ethics and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people
• An on-going desire to learn and improve
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines and standard accepted practices
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards

Work Experience

• Capable of interacting with vendors and public
• Minimum of (4) four years of facilities or construction experience
• Minimum (4) four years of experience working with electrical systems.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record required
• Arkansas state Journeyman Electricians license

Physical

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting or leaning while on post will not be permitted.

• Physical demands: In the work environment described below position requires verbal and written conversation with others sitting standing walking bending climbing reaching strenuous lifting/moving objects up to 50 pounds and use of hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in office open areas and Venue perimeters Work environment may include exposure to potentially hazardous chemical solutions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Incumbent must meet a flexible work schedule that may include evenings and weekends and available on-call for emergencies
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk listen and speak clearly (on telephone)
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete grass and inclined surfaces.
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold heat wind and/or precipitation
• Must be able to work in large crowded environments with flashing lights loud music and noises pyrotechnics and cannons as part of shows and events