Electrical Maintenance Technician

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 with 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 Electrical Maintenance Technician performs general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings industrial systems equipment and grounds for Walmart AMP (Rogers) and Walton Arts Center (Fayetteville). Some travel between locations will be required. Working under general supervision this position assists in monitoring building system operations and performance and utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry plumbing electrical painting roofing heating and cooling.

Principal Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot repair and contribute improvements to all in-house industrial controls programmable controllers etc. and performs preventative maintenance functions to such equipment.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Facility Engineering assume back-up role of Company electrician when needed in building and grounds department. Perform preventative proactive and if required reactive maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics and technical drawings electrical prints
• Knowledge of electrical circuit
• Assists with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include plumbing systems kitchen equipment roofs drains shop and HVAC.
• Performs assigned day-to-day repairs emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repairs.
• Maintains lighting systems throughout the facilities cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
• Performs carpentry furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs general labor work as assigned including loading unloading and moving materials.
• Run errands to support projects.
• Maintain security and safety requirements as defined by operations guidelines.
• 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
• Assist in installing maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment under the supervision of a licensed electrician
• Learn and apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) guidelines to ensure compliance and safety.
• Some experience in electrical conduit pulling bending rough and trimmed.
• Use power tools and hand tools to complete electrical installations and repairs.
• Cover extended work shifts on shows days (Show days 12hr shift.)
• Understanding of high voltage and low voltage electrical systems.
• Familiarity with power tools and hand tools used in electrical work.
• 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.

Education Training Traits

• High school diploma or GED required
• Second year in electrician apprenticeship school prefered
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations
• Requires basic analytical skills
• An on-going desire to learn and improve
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve while keeping a calm and professional demeanor
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone or in person to provide excellent services to a diverse array of coworkers artists and performers from all over the world
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• 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

• A minimum of two years of related work experience or training

Physical

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs periodically
• 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 work at a computer and communicate via email
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time
• 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