Building Mechanic

About the role

The Building Mechanic is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and building systems that support daily operations at Huntington Place. This position reports to the Manager of Engineering Services and supports conventions, exhibitions, and special events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems throughout the facility.
• Operate and maintain large compression refrigeration installations.
• Start and stop chilled water and condenser water pumps and control steam systems.
• Operate and monitor the building automation/control system (BAS) as required.
• Operate and maintain heating and ventilation equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform minor and emergency repairs to pumps, steam lines, valves, drainage systems, HVAC equipment, lighting, motors, electrical systems, and related building infrastructure.
• Perform general building maintenance including replacing filters, lighting, hardware, plumbing fixtures, door components, broken glass, and other facility repairs.
• Paint machinery, piping, tubing, refrigeration equipment, and related mechanical systems as needed.
• Conduct operational inspections to verify equipment performance and reliability.
• Support installation and setup of event equipment including sound systems, podiums, stage skirting, pipe and drape, chair risers, and bleachers.
• Respond promptly to service requests and operational issues throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts, electric carts, and other facility equipment as needed.
• Record equipment readings and maintenance activities in operational logs.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Avoid non-compliance with safety regulations, facility policies, and engineering best practices.
• Aid in maintaining a safe and efficient operating environment throughout Huntington Place.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education, trade school, or equivalent building maintenance training preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in building operations, maintenance, and repair of commercial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience operating large central refrigeration systems preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining building, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, maintenance equipment, tools, and applicable safety regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Special Requirements, Licenses & Certifications

• Third Class Refrigeration Equipment Operator License preferred or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Huntington Place / Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encouraging Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.