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CONVENTION CENTER TECHNICIAN IV

Job Code: 8237
Pay Grade: 112

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
  

Plans, schedules, and supervises multi-trades technical work in support of conventions and trade shows. Performs highly skilled technical work specializing in one or more of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Masonry, lighting, audio, telecommunications, grounds and landscaping and/or other building systems and services for the convention center.

Work is performed under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor. Performance is evaluated based on the guidance provided to team members, demonstrated mechanical skills and achievement of desired results.

 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  

Assignments may be in Event Utilities, Facility Maintenance, HVAC Maintenance or Technical Services

  • Performs and leads technical trade crews on Electrical; Plumbing; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Refrigeration; Pneumatic Controls, Emergency Generators Systems, Variable Frequency Drives, Carpentry; Masonry; Painting; Carpet and Tile laying; Locksmiths; Machinist; Mechanics; Generator & Power Generation Equipment Tech; Roofers Air Wall and Partitions Techs; Sheetrock and Dry-wall Repairs; Door Repairs; Lighting Techs; Sound and Audiovisual Techs; Electronic Fire Alarm System Techs; Fire Alarm Dry-Sprinkler Maintenance; Repair Techs; Roads and Sidewalks Asphalt & Concrete repairs; Irrigation and Landscaping Maintenance and Repairs techs. Repairs, installs, and maintains electrical services including hard wire connections.
  • Repairs, installs, maintains and dismantles temporary electrical services up to 480 volts including hard wire connections.
  • Repairs, installs, maintains and dismantles temporary plumbing services.
  • Performs advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing extremely difficult electrical and plumbing problems.
  • Organizes and plans event utility service order forms and other show management requests.
  • Repairs, installs, maintains and dismantles temporary compressed air systems, plumbing systems or CATV electronic systems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Facility Operations Buildings and Grounds Maintenance and Repairs

  • Performs advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing extremely difficult electrical and plumbing problems.
  • Repairs, installs, and maintains glass, aluminum, metal doors, and kitchen equipment.
  • Operates hydraulic equipment.
  • Utilizes a computer tablet to perform Work Orders (WO) on the MAXIMO CMMS.
  • Maintains fire alarm systems and smoke alarm systems to ensure proper functioning in accordance with NFPA codes and regulations.
  • Performs advanced troubleshooting and diagnosing extremely difficult fire alarm and HVAC problems.

General

  • Acts as crew leader in the planning, scheduling and supervising full time and part time technicians.
  • Interacts directly with event managers and clients to coordinate and schedule work, provide status reports, and billing information.
  • Trains lower-level technicians.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  

Graduation of High school, Certification, Florida Trade College, Vocational Technical School or equivalent training and six (6) years of experience in Event, Facility, HVAC or Technical Services or equivalent combination of Vocational Technical School and two (2) years of experience or Trade College Certification and five (5) years of experience.

Licensing/Certification

May be required to possess and maintain a valid

  • Florida Driver’s License
  • ETCP Rigging Certification
  • NICET Certification
  • Backflow License
  • EPA Refrigerant License
  • Journeyman Plumber/ Electrician License
  • Master Electrician/ Plumber License

depending on the area assigned.

 
Preferences
  

May be required to possess and maintain a Universal Technician Certification (EPA 608) in air conditioning or Rigging Certification (ETCP) depending on the area assigned.

Equipment Skills Required:

Working knowledge and/or skills regarding electrical distribution equipment, computerized lighting and audio equipment, chillers and air handlers, and/or a variety of motorized high-lift



8/15/2023