HVAC Mechanic | Part-Time | Miami Beach Convention Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The part-time HVAC Mechanic is responsible for the daily operation maintenance and repair of HVAC refrigeration and mechanical equipment throughout the facility. This includes overseeing HVAC systems package units cooling towers chillers pumps and related HVAC systems. The role ensures proper technical performance of all environmental control systems coordinates with internal departments and external contractors and supports facility operations by monitoring events equipment start-up/shut-down and system performance.

This role pays an hourly rate of $36.34-$40.38 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until September 25 2026.

The award-winning Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) welcomes meeting and event planners exhibitors and attendees to Miami Beach and Miami. Reimagined following a $640-million-dollar renovation the MBCC provides a world-class state-of-the-art event venue for exceptional conferences conventions tradeshows and meetings. The new 800-room connected Grand Hyatt Miami Beach isunder development and slated to open in late 2027.

A LEED Silver certified green building the venue includes a magnificent Grand Ballroom 500000 square feet of flexible exhibition halls 4 junior ballrooms outdoor terraces & parks 84 breakout rooms and an onsite parking garage with 800 parking spots including disabled accessible and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces as well as bike racks. The MBCCs immediate proximity to lively South Beach Lincoln Road Ocean Drive and many other Miami Beach cultural arts attractions make it an ideal venue for your next event.

HVAC Operations & Preventive Maintenance

• Operate maintain and troubleshoot computerized HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC units refrigeration systems pumps atmospheric control equipment and related mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance and equipment reliability.
• Perform repairs on HVAC units refrigeration systems pumps and atmospheric control equipment.
• Monitor chemical treatment for cooling towers and chillers.
• Monitor and adjust Building Automation System (BAS) controls to maintain occupant comfort energy efficiency and proper system performance.

Event Operations & Facility Support

• Provide oversight of event-related HVAC requests ensuring timely coordination accurate scheduling and optimal environmental conditions for all functions.
• Support event operations by ensuring HVAC systems are operating efficiently and venue spaces maintain required environmental conditions before during and after events.
• Inspect mechanical systems and support external maintenance contractors.

Safety Compliance & Asset Management

• Perform all work in accordance with MBCC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) safety policies OSHA requirements lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and applicable building and mechanical codes.
• Assist with inventory of tools and parts.
• Complete work orders preventive maintenance records and equipment documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.

Work Environment & Additional Responsibilities

• Work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting heavy objects climbing kneeling and working in varying environmental conditions.
• May be assigned additional duties as necessary to support operational needs.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical training vocational certification or an Associates degree in HVAC Mechanical Systems or a related field is preferred.
• 3 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC systems preferably within a convention center stadium arena public assembly facility or other large commercial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC refrigeration chilled water and mechanical building systems including computerized Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Experience troubleshooting maintaining and repairing HVAC and refrigeration equipment in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices safety procedures and applicable mechanical codes and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics equipment manuals and technical specifications.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading writing and communicating effectively.
• Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members contractors vendors and internal departments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve HVAC and mechanical system issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics equipment manuals and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems refrigeration equipment Building Automation Systems (BAS) and mechanical controls.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining safe reliable and efficient building operations.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and respond effectively to event-related HVAC and facility support needs.

Technology Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel and Teams.
• Ability to utilize computers mobile devices and standard office technology to complete work orders preventive maintenance documentation reporting and communication.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Building Automation Systems (BAS) or other facility management software is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Journeyman HVAC License or equivalent HVAC trade certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification is preferred.

Work Schedule & Conditions:

• Must be available to work evening and overnight hours.
• Must have flexibility to work nights weekends holidays and additional hours as operational demands require.
• Must be able to respond to emergency maintenance needs and support critical facility operations during overnight shifts.
• Must be comfortable working in mechanical rooms rooftops loading docks event spaces and back-of-house areas.
• Ability to climb/balance on ladders and stairs walk extended distances and work in varying environmental conditions including exposure to noise dust fumes odors heat humidity and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to kneel crouch crawl and lift/move heavy objects.

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.