Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Maintenance Manager, Keelen Whitfield Type: Full-time, non-exempt, hourly Compensation: $17.34 per hour for an estimated 35 hours per week Schedule: Weekday shifts range from 7:00am-5:00pm, with significant overnight/early morning and weekend work required based on programming Location: On-site in the Music Hall at Fair Park. No remote work anticipated. Desired Start Date: July 13, 2026 Position Summary Join a maintenance team of a half-dozen expert, skillful and helpful supervisors and technicians dedicated to the smooth operation and careful maintenance of the century-old historic Music Hall at Fair Park. Each year, the venue hosts hundreds of touring Broadway, concerts, and other live performance events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, artists, support crew, and administrative personnel. You would be responsible for various maintenance and repair duties, mechanical/electrical/plumbing monitoring, event set‑up, as well as limited building security tasks in coordination with designated security staff members/vendors. This position requires regular on-site work in and around the Music Hall at Fair Park based on event schedules. Familiarity with Fair Park and its surrounding neighborhoods is strongly preferred. Responsibilities Locking and unlocking of building and select rooms/areas as required by regular building and ticketed as well as office event schedules and needs Room and event set-up including moving of furniture and equipment throughout the building and to/from off-site storage areas Performing scheduled maintenance throughout the facility: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other equipment as assigned Executing and coordinating other maintenance and repair tasks directly and through outside vendors Performing emergency repairs and alerting management to any urgent safety or functional facility matters Performing and coordinating with environmental services staff on surface and HVAC cleaning/sanitation tasks throughout the building Coordinating deliveries and facilitating needs of Music Hall vendors and stakeholders including the food/beverage operator, elevator repair/maintenance, pest control, security and janitorial vendors, and other individuals performing construction/repair tasks in and around the building Observing all workplace safety laws and rules and immediately notifying management of any safety concerns or injuries Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Availability to work extended and night/weekend work hours Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a valid Class C Texas driver’s license Subject to a driving record review from the past 12 months Willingness and ability to work in and safely operate a vehicle in outdoor conditions with differing lighting conditions and all types of weather. One year experience with safe and effective use of basic hand tools such as hammers, saws, wrenches, and sockets One year experience with safe and effective use of basic power tools such as drills, circular saws, and sanders Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in scheduling and directed tasks A professional and courteous manner and communication in dealing with internal and external customers Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions Familiarity with basic computer hardware and software including ability to use a laptop and smartphone/tablet, check email, track service tickets/requests, and scheduling/task management software Preferred Skills/Qualifications Experience maintaining or repairing basic electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment Experience in a commercial building maintenance setting Certification or other documented experience in COVID-19 and other safety compliance Demonstrated appreciation of musical theatre or the performing arts in general Working Conditions Rare office tasks and computer work Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods of time Must be able to traverse the Music Hall and surrounding Fair Park areas multiple times in one shift/day Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs, and position oneself to work in confined spaces While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme outside weather and temperature conditions Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the organization retirement plan, PTO allowance, and other benefits allotted to full-time employees Employee Assistance Program Drug/Alcohol Free and Safe Workplace, and Anti-Harassment Policies Professional development opportunities, including training and seminars on topics such as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Access (EDIA), safe space training, and other opportunities as available Occasional access to complimentary tickets to theatrical performances in the Music Hall and at surrounding arts organizations We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self‑identified in the past. 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