Associate, Facilities Maintenance (Part-Time)

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This part-time role supports the station’s physical plant, studio environments, and vehicle fleets. The Associate maintains clean, safe, and professional shared office spaces and broadcast studios; assists local engineering team members with facility maintenance and repair projects; coordinates and monitors outside contractors; performs required safety inspections; and helps maintain and manage station news vehicles. Contractor costs require direct expense approval from the Columbus Chief Engineer before they are incurred.

Requirements

Ability to lift and move equipment or packages weighing over 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
General understanding of commercial building technologies and basic repair practices, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in building operations, facilities maintenance, engineering support, or a related trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment in shared office spaces and broadcast studios.
Assist local engineering team members with specialized facility maintenance and repair projects.
Schedule, coordinate, and monitor work performed by outside contractors, obtaining direct expense approval from the Columbus Chief Engineer before incurring costs.
Perform required monthly, semiannual, and annual safety inspections of building equipment, including AED devices, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and exit signs.
Assist with light maintenance of station news vehicles, coordinate inspections, check fluid levels, routinely drive vehicles to ensure functionality, and handle registration renewals.