Facilities Maintenance Technician

We are searching for a Facilities Maintenance Technician for our WBNS-TV station, based in Columbus, Ohio and reporting to the Head of Technology. This position coordinates multi-site building operations, grounds upkeep, critical backup power maintenance, and fleet logistics to support the station's technical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Site Facility Operations: Perform daily building maintenance, security checks, and asset upkeep across multiple station locations and technical sites.
• Grounds Maintenance Management: Execute exterior property care across all sites, including seasonal landscaping, outdoor lighting checks, drainage clearing, parking lot upkeep, and winter snow removal.
• Tech-Facilities Alignment: Carry out infrastructure projects under the guidance of the Head of Technology, ensuring power and cooling match equipment upgrades.
• Generator Maintenance Assistance: Assist in maintaining facility backup generators at all sites by coordinating load bank testing, tracking fuel levels, and scheduling technician service.
• Fleet Maintenance & Logistics: Schedule routine servicing and mechanical repairs for news vehicles, satellite trucks, and production vans distributed across locations.
• Critical Power Upkeep: Assist in maintaining uninterrupted utility flow across sites using industrial backup generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and automatic transfer switches.
• Specialized Building HVAC Management: Help regulate continuous precision cooling and building HVAC systems for control rooms, server racks, and studio floors.
• Vehicle Compliance & Safety: Track vehicle registrations, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) regulations, and commercial auto insurance documents.
• Vendor Contract Coordination: Coordinate with third-party facility vendors across multiple sites to ensure contract compliance and timely maintenance delivery.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: Follow facility emergency protocols established by tech leadership and ensure the vehicle fleet is staged for major news events.
• Operational Flexibility: Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Technology to support evolving station requirements and tech/building infrastructure needs.

Required Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience working as a facility technician or in property maintenance, with a proven track record of supporting multiple physical locations. Experience in high-availability environments like media stations or telecom hubs is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and specialized industrial building HVAC configurations a significant plus.
• Possession of an OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification is preferred but not required.
• History of working within a technology, engineering, or broadcast operations department.
• Basic understanding of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) regulations and local vehicle safety standards.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly between facility locations using station or personal vehicles.
• Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders to inspect building infrastructure and grounds across various sites. #LI-MS1