Maintenance Technician

Department: Facility Services

Location: Hattiesburg Convention Center

Shift: Base 8hrs M-F, varies based on events

Reports to: Deputy Director of Facilities, Engineering& Physical Plant

Summary: Technicians should be self-motivated and able to complete jobs and move on to the next task with little supervision.   Must be able assess the problem and offer working solutions for the problem and calculate the time and materials needed to complete work. Technicians are responsible for the preventative maintenance and the repairs of all equipment and buildings owned and operated by the commission.  Technicians are required to perform high quality work while searching for ways to continuously improve the functionality and appearance of equipment and facilities.  They must work well on their own and with others, large groups and clients on special events.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Reading building, mechanical, electrical prints and schematics.
• Testing and repair of basic electrical circuits such as Switches and outlets.
• Testing and repair of all types of ballasted lighting metal halide, high pressure sodium, florescent etc. 
• Performing preventative maintenance on all equipment and buildings.
• Performing repairs and maintenance of plumbing fixtures and valves .
• Installation of new plumbing, main supplies, feeder lines and fixtures.
• Operation of man lifts both platform and boom style.
• Perform work form ladders and lifts at heights of up to sixty feet.
• Operation of forklift. 
• Carpentry skills consisting of the ability to figure materials and labor required to complete projects operate various types of equipment required.
• Performing basic repairs to sheetrock and wall coverings, painting.
• Installation and repair of basic floor coverings and coatings.
• Repair and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, ice machines, ovens, stoves and fryers.
• Daily communications with facility management to discuss project and repair status and set priorities.
• Must be available for evening, weekend and holiday work as required.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years maintenance experience with a major convention center/ hotel, maintenance with industrial facility or medical center physical plant.  
• Graduation from high school or accredited equivalency program.
• Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communications.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively deal with a large number of details with concurrent and overlapping deadlines for completion.

Essential job qualifications:

Must retain a valid driver’s license and meet the eligibility requirements to drive while conducting company business.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to seventy five pounds and have sufficient dexterity to walk, kneel, crouch or crawl for long periods while performing work.
• Ability to climb ladders up to thirty feet.
• Tolerance to work in adverse conditions such heat, cold, dust and inclement weather.

Knowledge and Skills:

• General Mechanical skills
• Electrical commercial / residential
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Painting / sheetrock
• Reading blueprints and schematics
• Additional:
• Welding
• HVAC
• Osha / Safety