Maintenance Mechanic MEP I

Legends Global • Houston, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global has an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic MEP I on the Engineering team at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas. Under general supervision, this role performs skilled technical work maintaining, repairing, replacing, and installing heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, controls, distribution systems, and electrical systems. The work also includes semi-skilled tasks that may require heavy lifting, substantial physical exertion, and extended periods of walking or standing. The mechanic acts as a liaison between the facility and clients, helping ensure client requirements are met and facility rules, regulations, and policies are followed.

The position requires knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to operate, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment. The mechanic works with other maintenance staff, responds to building service calls, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs. Work may take place inside or outside the building, depending on event needs, and may include on-call, after-hours, weekend, holiday, night, and extended or irregular hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; two years of comparable experience plus required related experience may be considered instead.
• Any one of EPA Certification Types I, II, or III is required.
• Two years of experience operating and maintaining building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire and life safety-related systems.
• Understand methods, principles, and practices required to operate and maintain mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Properly use equipment needed to perform the required duties and demonstrate skilled craftsmanship in maintenance.
• Possess basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills and general knowledge of plumbing, electrical wiring, and ventilating systems.
• Have basic ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, electric motor schematics, and related materials.
• Effectively operate, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment.
• Work effectively under pressure and tight schedules, independently exercising judgment and initiative.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines; follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in both forms.
• Good written, verbal, and computer skills; flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work effectively with others and uphold Legends Global safety standards.
• Availability for on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday support, and willingness to work extended or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and personal computers using Outlook, Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Possess licenses, certificates, or training required by local, state, or national authorities to operate equipment found in the facility.
• Able to move around the facility, stand for long periods during events, talk and hear, lift 75 pounds, stand and work on feet for 8–10 hours a day, and stretch and reach.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in HVAC.
• Apprentice Electrician's License.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Experience operating Genie lifts, forklifts, JLG boom lifts, man-lifts, and other motorized lifting equipment.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Maintenance Mechanics with routine preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, motors, controllers, and electromechanical devices.
• Respond to building service calls and assist Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting facility problems and taking corrective action.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on domestic water systems and related mechanical systems.
• Perform minor structural and mechanical tasks, electrical maintenance, and other assigned duties.
• Serve as a liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring client requirements are met and facility rules, regulations, and policies are followed.
• Follow safety precautions, building codes, rules, regulations, risk management requirements, and emergency procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED