MEP Apprentice

ASM Global • Houston, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas. Reliant Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park. Reliant Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), Reliant Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), Reliant Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and Reliant Arena. We are seeking a unique Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice to join our Engineering team. Under general supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice performs work as needed to maintain and repair facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operating systems. Duties include semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting, a high degree of physical exertion and walking or standing for long periods of time. Acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients’ requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.

Requirements

• Understand the methods, principles, and practices required for the operation and maintenance of the mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Use of basic hand and power tools.
• Basic plumbing equipment operation knowledge, augers and sewer machines.
• Must uphold Legends Global safety standards.
• Must provide exceptional customer service.
• Must be able to effectively work with others.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work irregular schedule to ensure proper supervision of all events and activities scheduled in the facility, as required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain a Boiler Permit within 60 days of employment.
• Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Possess any licenses, certificates or training required by local, state or national authorities for the operation of the equipment found in the facility.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC Certification is preferred but not required.
• Technical support school or advanced electrical or refrigeration courses is a plus.
• Any Level Type I, II, III of EPA Certification for refrigeration is a plus.
• At least one (1) year certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is preferred but not required.
• Any previous experience in operating the following equipment is a plus: Genie Lift, Forklift, JLG Boom-lift, and man-lifts as well as other motorized lifting equipment.
• No prior experience is required, but any technical support school or advanced electrical, plumbing or refrigeration courses is a plus.
• Operate standard office equipment and personal computer(s) using MS Windows, Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, troubleshooting and repair of all kitchens mechanical exhaust fans, refrigeration and chilled water equipment and systems owned or operated by NRG Park. Equipment includes but is not limited to water treatment equipment, HVAC, chilled water systems, air handler units, and refrigerant reclamation.
• Assist in performing coil cleaning and preventative maintenance on all types of equipment and may repair fountain water systems and related mechanical systems; domestic hot and cold-water systems and related equipment; sanitary pumps, tanks, fittings and valves; surge supply tanks, plumbing supplies and hoses.
• Respond to building service calls and troubleshoot problems within facility and take corrective action.
• Assist in preventive maintenance on plumbing and HVAC systems equipment located in multiple buildings as required for the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Assist in the repair, inspection, and rebuilding of equipment to maintain quality standards on equipment and machinery at each facility.
• Perform work in a manner consistent with plant safety, housekeeping standards and quality checks.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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