Building Maintenance Technician

ASM Global has an excellent and immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician position with ASM Global Knoxville. As the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, ASM Global is the preeminent management and content partner with over 350 venues worldwide. Operating and investing in the world’s most important stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters requires unmatched dedication and the most profound expertise. Through investments in growth, resources, and technology we strive to enhance the experience of our internal Team Members and to continue creating amazing live experiences for the guests that we serve. This position will maintain in good working condition all facility equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, lighting and climate control systems, roofing systems, telecommunications, and maintenance cleaning equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs and maintains all facility systems and equipment.
• Inspects systems throughout facility to detect malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Investigates malfunctions or breakdowns of systems to diagnose causes and locate the source of the problem.
• Implements corrective actions and solutions.
• Anticipates potential malfunctions or breakdowns and takes appropriate action to prevent or minimize curtailment of services.
• Operates auxiliary supply systems when a breakdown occurs.
• Coordinates shutdown and start-ups of utilities when conditions require it.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, painting, renovations and general maintenance needs as required with the operations maintenance staff workload.
• Follows procedures for use of Work Orders and ASM Global Maintenance Manager Systems.
• Adheres to OSHA, NFPA and other applicable safety codes.
• Responsible for operating HVAC chiller, ICE Chiller, and Cooling Towers.
• Assists with set up and take down flooring, portable chairs, operable walls, barricades, staging, tables, telephones, and other equipment for the successful execution of events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Possesses a strong attention to detail and the ability and initiative to maintain the facility as a first-class facility.

• Excellent organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills as well as writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management.
• Ability to adhere to strict grooming standards established by ASM/KCC
• Proficient with Microsoft word, excel and outlook. Able to navigate a computer and learn how to operate maintenance programs.
• Familiar with operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited technical school preferred
• 1+ year hands-on experience in maintenance
• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift or other similar heavy machinery.

SKILLS AND ABILITES:

• Basic understanding of door hardware, locks, door closes, etc.
• Understand and be capable of insuring that all laws, building codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management and emergency procedures are followed.
  Read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, and other related materials.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedules.
• Work independently with limited supervision, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Desire to work hard to produce consistent, quality results.
• Strong attention to detail and follow through with a 'can do' attitude.
• Must be able to maintain PCI compliance.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

* Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination.

* Daily lifting up to 50 lbs.

* See and distinguish objects or symbols as 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. Depth perception, peripheral vision, ability to distinguish color and bringing objects into focus.

* Climbing ladders and staircases multiple times per day.

* Constant standing, walking, stooping. Constant reaching, handling products.

* Ability to work extended hours productively.

* Fast-paced, very physical environment.

*Requires standing and walking for several hours at a time each day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• High noise level
• Exposure to the weather conditions
• In and out of doors
• Exposure to heat and cold, dust pollen and fumes

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply:

Recruiter-Kristy Todd

ASM Global Knoxville: Knoxville Convention Center

500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 865-522-5669.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.