COLISEUM MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

City Of Tupelo•Tupelo, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Department is responsible for the overall look and appearance of the buildings and grounds, as well as all conversions and events that take place in the arena and conference center. This is fulltime hourly position is responsible for maintaining and repairing all aspects of the Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center buildings, including but not limited to, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, heavy machinery and other related general maintenance in all facilities. The position requires a varied work schedule with extended and/or irregular hours including some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High School diploma is required.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of general maintenance experience.
The individual needs to possess considerable knowledge of practice, methods, tools, materials used, and diagnosis and repair in the maintenance of all related building trades.
Experience and knowledge of a wide range of power tools.
Must operate 'two-way' communication devices as necessary.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, or government regulations.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Ability to write letters and/or articles of publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or governmental officials.
Must speak and write the English language fluently.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Engage in decisions related to crowd management in a prompt and decisive manner during crisis situations.
Must have a current license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States and proof of valid insurance if operating vehicles on behalf of company.
Strong general maintenance skills are required covering trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, tiling, piping and heavy machinery operations and repairs.

Nice To Haves

Electrical certification or the ability to obtain such certification is preferred.
HVAC certification or the ability to obtain such certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Director of Operations to determine scope of duties and allocation of daily work assignments and in planning short-, mid- and long-term projects.
At times he/she works alongside and in support of the Operations Manager and staff in various events and activities at the arena and conference center.
Works with Tour/Production/Stage Managers on shows and events to accommodate productions in the areas of electrical hookups and other requirements as outlined in artist's production rider.
Oversees the set up and installation of Ice rinks for all Ice Rink related shows, activities and events.
Oversees the set up and installation of Basket-Ball Courts for all Basket-Ball related shows, activities and events.
Assists with and at times leads crews in event changeovers and building conversions.
Oversee building and grounds maintenance, all seating, building equipment and physical infrastructure, and have knowledge of safety procedures when completing such work.
Inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment in a timely and efficient manner using strong and definable general maintenance skills.
Perform pre-event inspections of the facility to ensure all plumbing and other facility-related equipment is in good working order.
Ensure all standard operating procedures for the facility, including all machinery and equipment, are followed.
Oversee the internal non-contracted facility preventative maintenance programs, RTU Drain Lines, Forklift, Golf Cart, Zamboni, Lighting Systems, Restrooms.
Maintains an on-going line of communication with management personnel concerning specific duties or foreseen and unseen challenges.
Works seamlessly with other internal departments, staff and crew and outside clients, Vendors and contractors to determine specific facility related needs and is a champion for proactive solution finding and cost-effective operations.
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday are the required normal working hours. Working hours may change to accommodate events at the arena and/or conference center.
This position is the onsite facility’s technician for all Ticketed Arena Shows with a schedule of 1pm through 12am, up to 13 times per calendar year.
Other related duties as assigned.