Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician is a critical member of the engineering team responsible for the safe operations and maintenance of the physical plant systems on the Hobby Center premises. They perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and electrical systems under minimal supervision. They respond to service requests from the facility occupants, while providing exemplary customer service.

Full Job Description

Major Functions

• Responds to Facility Service Work Orders from building occupants. Requests may include plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and electrical service calls.

• Completes major/minor repairs and performs in-depth preventative maintenance on equipment being used at primary facility as well as other facility maintenance services that may be assigned.

• Interprets compliance requirements and ensures standardization of work.

• Identifies opportunities for process/system improvements and implements them as they are approved.

• Takes and logs readings from critical equipment and takes appropriate corrective actions before system outage occurs.

• Interprets blueprints and schematic drawings or oral/written instructions to assure completion of work as planned.

• Diagnoses building management/energy management systems for faults and errors.

• Uses tools and equipment that are sophisticated in nature and need to be kept in a calibrated or adjusted state.

• Keeps tools and work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• Uses required personal protective equipment while satisfying all work requests.

• Observes and complies with all company safety policies.

• Completes all required work and paperwork within adequate amount of time.

• Serves as primary technical resource in area of expertise.

• Works on and completes all facility team-based goals.

This position will require working 8 hour shifts typically 8am-4pm or 4pm-12am, depending on organizational needs as scheduled among the engineering team. Opportunities for overtime are available depending on event schedules and required coverage.

Responsibilities may be modified as needed to meet the organization’s goals.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is an equal opportunity employer where equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility are deeply valued.