Maintenance Technician | Full-Time | Greater Richmond Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Under general supervision by the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technicians perform general facility maintenance and repair tasks to ensure that the facility remains in presentable and operable condition. Tasks include ensuring proper working condition of HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, and occasional groundskeeping and general trades tasks. In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technicians will receive instruction from the Director of Operations.

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.50-$22.00

 

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

 

This position will remain open until May 22, 2026.

About the Venue

Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest exposition and meeting facility in Virginia with 178,158 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, a 20,500 sq/ ft. grand ballroom and 50,000 sq. ft. of additional meeting space located in the capital city of Richmond.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance and regular maintenance on a wide range of facility systems including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, filtering devices, air conditioning and heating equipment and other mechanical devices which requires the ability to grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials.
• Respond to emergency requests for repair services, diagnoses problems and either immediately makes repairs or calls on a supervisor for additional assistance or direction.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in the maintenance of the facility such as saws, drills, torches, sanders, cutters, grinders and other maintenance equipment.
• Drive vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting masonry, welding, carpentry and other trades related tasks.
• Monitor thermostats and interior space controls on a regular basis and makes necessary adjustments.
• Recommend repairs needed on equipment and facility structures.
• Obtain approval for, orders and picks up parts and supplies.
• Maintain storage areas and equipment in designated areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain repair log, inventory record and replacement schedule for facility equipment and supplies.
• Performs duties and responsibilities with view toward department goals and energy conservation.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge Of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of maintenance programs including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, carpentry, grounds keeping, machinery and masonry work.
• Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions.
• Micromain or other CMMS work order management software established to distribute work orders.
• Applicable safety rules and proceduresRelevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Customer Service practices.

Ability To:

• Perform a wide range of preventative and general facility maintenance and repair tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, filtering devices, air conditioning and heating equipment and other mechanical devices.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting masonry, welding, carpentry and other trades related tasks.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in the maintenance of the facility such as saws, drills, torches, sanders, cutters, grinders and other maintenance equipment.
• Drive vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required.
• Grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Use Microsoft products including Outlook email, Word, Excel, and other designated software applications.
• Identify job related challenges