Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Overview

This position is responsible for maintaining all the Connecticut Convention Center and Adriaens Landing assets to an acceptable quality standard.

• Always provides professional and courteous guest service.
• Responds to emergency situations and is prepared to assist as needed and is on call 24/7.
• Working varying hours with limited notice during snowstorms for snow removal as required
• Coordinates with the Chief and Assistant Chief of Engineering, Engineer Supervisor to ensure projects are completed according to specifications and allotted timelines.
• Follow building safety and OSHA guidelines and use proper PPE as required.
• Handle repairs and preventative maintenance to include HVAC, lighting, plumbing, kitchen equipment, painting and carpentry and all relevant building, grounds and repairs related to facility/grounds assignments.
• Conduct routine inspections of the premises and equipment.
• Follows building guidelines for energy conservation standards for electrical, HVAC, and water utilities.
• Ability to operate independently the convention center facilities operating software systems.
• Overseeing outside retained contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and all meetings requested by the Chief and Assistant Chief of Engineering.
• Ensures clean and organized work and storage areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of all building and complex areas and areas assigned by the ownership (CRDA) and the General Manager.
• Ensures all mechanized equipment and Engineer equipment in general is cleaned and always maintained after each use.

• Maintenance experience in a convention center and meeting destination venue.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work at heights of more than 30 ft.
• Ability to communicate via verbal, text, email in a positive and professional manner.
• Be able to work independently and in a team setting.
• Be a problem solver by using facts and personal judgement.
• Be able to react quickly to emergency situations and make decisions that may involve a financial commitment or to safeguard the safety of others.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Have a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Forklift and aerial lift certification are a plus but will train if needed.
• Basic computer skills for searching up manuals and parts as needed. Basic knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine breakdowns using all resources available.
• Manage tasks and assignments as they occur on the property.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the facilities- HVAC, Fire suppression, Lighting systems and all other systems identified by the Chief and Assistant Chief of Engineering with the ability to operate all systems in an independent manner.

• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to take apart equipment or devices to remove and replace defective parts, as necessary.
• Ability to refer to and read blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as needed.
• Multitasking while keeping an eye towards details and project completion.
• Basic math skills including fractions and proportions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to use a Bosun chair is a plus.
• Forklift and aerial certification are a plus.
• Troubleshooting abilities are a plus.

• Ability to lift 50lbs, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Standing, walking, or kneeling for extended periods of time as required.
• Continued body movements such as climbing, crawling, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to work on ladders, mechanized equipment, or scaffolding heights greater than 40ft and at times the entire height of the convention center building (110ft).

• Approximately 75% of assigned work is indoors, while 25% of projects are outside.
• Temperature ranges can vary with some work assignments (e.g., snow removal, working in a boiler room etc.).
• Some areas of the building, or certain types of machinery, may cause/contain constant or intermittent loud noises or that may cause vibrations to the body.

• Any other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer and Engineer Supervisor consistent with the functions, responsibilities, and role of the Facility Engineer.

Revisions: This job description is subject to change, consistent with applicable department needs and operational demands.

Full time union position.