Building Technician (Facility Maintenance)

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Arena Stage is the voice of American theater resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action.

WHAT WE VALUE

A work culture that values experimentation and collaboration.

Excellence in all aspects of our endeavor.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion throughout the Organization and within our audience and the community.

Community Service through education and public engagement.

Lead effective partnerships and collaboration to serve artists and arts professionals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Assist the Operations Director and Lead Building Technician in ensuring that the Meade Center for American Theater is a high quality and efficient facility.

Arena Stage, an award-winning regional theater, is seeking Building Technician for its 200,000 sq ft Mead Center for American Theater located in Southwest DC. The building contains three theater performance spaces with a total of 1,300 seats, administrative offices for 100 and technical shops for the construction of scenery, props, and costumes. In addition, there are rehearsal studios, a 70-car parking garage and several rooms for public meetings. The Mead Center generally operates 7 days per week from 9:00AM to midnight.

The Building Technician will report to the Operations Director and the Lead Building Technician on daily workload and maintenance schedule.

This role is responsible for all areas of building maintenance and supporting the overall operations of Arena Stage.

This position is for 2ndshift and must be available to work evenings & weekendsQualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

3+ years of direct experience in all aspects of operating and maintaining a commercial facility

Experience with computerized Building Management Systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in high-paced and collaborative environment

A self-starter

CFC Universal Certification REQUIRED

Engineering/Maintenance Certification PREFERRED [ CMT, NATE, BPI, OSHA 10]Core Responsibilities:

Assist in the managing operations of the building physical plant systems

Complete assigned support tickets as assigned by the Lead

Assist and ensure that the annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily PM Arena/Warehouse tasks are completed based on the the schedule

Repair and maintain HVAC/mechanical services

Repair existing electrical or installation of new electrical circuits

Assist performing maintenance such as, but not limited to painting, tile repair, caulking, fixture replacement and other carpentry related tasks

Minor cleaning when sanitation staff is unavailable

Weekly waste removal staging; trash, recycling,

Weather related preparation and maintenance such as, snow removal, leaf collection, roof drain cleaning

Interior/exterior building

Ensuring proper Life/safety systems are maintained and functioning

Ensuring the facility is secure; review of locks, checking door mechanisms

Support Porter and over-hire with internal and external event set ups

Support Porter with light exterior cleaning such as, but limited to window cleaning, sidewalk sweeping.

Additional duties as assigned.

The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia.

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