HVAC Technician I | Full-Time | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Under general supervision by Operations leadership, the HVAC Technician I performs advanced journey level and leadwork duties in the technical operation, maintenance and repair of various HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing and auxiliary systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of MEP systems in a widely dispersed building.

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00-$28.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until February 20, 2026.

About the Venue

This position is based at our Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) is one of the largest convention centers in the nation. Every year it welcomes over a million visitors attending major national and international conventions, meetings, concerts, athletic competitions, auto shows, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the KBHCCD has been and continues to be a fixture in the Dallas skyline offering 1 million square feet of exhibit space, three ballrooms, 88 meeting rooms, 1,750-seat theater, and a 9,816-seat arena. The award-winning facility is connected to a 1,001-room hotel via skybridge and is adjacent to two Vertiport landing pads.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
• Schedule and monitor building automation to include HVAC and lighting systems.
• Understand base level standard OSHA practices. Examples include, lock-out/tag-out, MSDS, confined entry, bloodborne pathogens, etc.
• Understand how to reset different pieces of equipment. This includes, chillers, VFDs, air handlers, boilersKnow how to change air filters, and belts
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to grease pumps
• Demonstrate knowledge of checking cooling tower hot decks and removing dirt and debris
• Be able to clean strainers on different type of equipment. Examples, condenser, hot and chill water systems
• Operates and monitors equipment, which admits steam into each building from central distribution point, pressure reducing stationsInspects, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment as directed. Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water, cooling water, and condensate.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems
• Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
• Clean-up and organize mechanical rooms, mezzanine, physical plants, and work shops
• Provide access for contractors from time to time
• Demonstrating the ability to be trained on forklift and aerial lifts
• Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure
• Participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of facility equipment, minor electrical, lighting, commercial kitchen and plumbing repairs to expedite the return of equipment or auxiliary systems to operational status
• Be able to operate boom lifts, scissors lifts, and forklift. Or obtain certification within the first 6 months from our in-house train the trainer
• Complete minor plumbing task for event related activity.
• Track daily productivity via timesheets, daily logs and CMMS.
• Communicate arrival, location and departure with HVAC/Plumbing Manager.
• Perform event related duties, set-ups and coverage as assigned
• Clearly, effectively, and timely communicate work issues with staff
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience in HVAC/R and control programs.
• Possession of a CT D-2 license or substitution of technical trade school and experience.
• Experience with computerized building automation systems.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computers and understanding of basic IT functions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have availability to 5a – 2p shift as your primary schedule nights, weekends and holidays as needed for events. Must be flexibility to adjust from time to time depending on emergencies and building needs.
• Solid problem-solving skills

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.