HVAC Technician I | Full-Time | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Oak View Group•Dallas, TX

4d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision by Operations leadership, the HVAC Technician I performs advanced journey level and leadwork duties in the technical operation, maintenance and repair of various HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing and auxiliary systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of MEP systems in a widely dispersed building. This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00-$28.00 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays) This position will remain open until February 20, 2026. About the Venue This position is based at our Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center . The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) is one of the largest convention centers in the nation. Every year it welcomes over a million visitors attending major national and international conventions, meetings, concerts, athletic competitions, auto shows, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the KBHCCD has been and continues to be a fixture in the Dallas skyline offering 1 million square feet of exhibit space, three ballrooms, 88 meeting rooms, 1,750-seat theater, and a 9,816-seat arena. The award-winning facility is connected to a 1,001-room hotel via skybridge and is adjacent to two Vertiport landing pads.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma (or equivalent) required
Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience in HVAC/R and control programs.
Possession of a CT D-2 license or substitution of technical trade school and experience.
Experience with computerized building automation systems.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computers and understanding of basic IT functions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must have availability to 5a – 2p shift as your primary schedule nights, weekends and holidays as needed for events.
Must be flexibility to adjust from time to time depending on emergencies and building needs.
Solid problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
Schedule and monitor building automation to include HVAC and lighting systems.
Understand base level standard OSHA practices. Examples include, lock-out/tag-out, MSDS, confined entry, bloodborne pathogens, etc.
Understand how to reset different pieces of equipment. This includes, chillers, VFDs, air handlers, boilers
Know how to change air filters, and belts
Demonstrate knowledge of how to grease pumps
Demonstrate knowledge of checking cooling tower hot decks and removing dirt and debris
Be able to clean strainers on different type of equipment. Examples, condenser, hot and chill water systems
Operates and monitors equipment, which admits steam into each building from central distribution point, pressure reducing stations
Inspects, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment as directed.
Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water, cooling water, and condensate.
Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems
Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
Clean-up and organize mechanical rooms, mezzanine, physical plants, and work shops
Provide access for contractors from time to time
Demonstrating the ability to be trained on forklift and aerial lifts
Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure
Participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of facility equipment, minor electrical, lighting, commercial kitchen and plumbing repairs to expedite the return of equipment or auxiliary systems to operational status
Be able to operate boom lifts, scissors lifts, and forklift. Or obtain certification within the first 6 months from our in-house train the trainer
Complete minor plumbing task for event related activity.
Track daily productivity via timesheets, daily logs and CMMS.
Communicate arrival, location and departure with HVAC/Plumbing Manager.
Perform event related duties, set-ups and coverage as assigned
Clearly, effectively, and timely communicate work issues with staff
Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
Other duties as assigned.