What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Services Technician position at Dallas Stars?
We're looking for a dependable, hands-on individual to help maintain our mechanical equipment, and support our facility operations.
Eligible employees have access to a benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options
JOB SUMMARY: This position performs maintenance and repairs of the facility’s ice resurfacing and mechanical equipment. They must be able to coordinate repairs with vendors, or local rink staff. This position is responsible for the successful delivery of preventative maintenance and emergency break-fix services to ensure all equipment is safe and operating properly at all StarCenter locations. This position is not eligible for remote work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must be able to repair mechanical equipment with minimal supervision and/or assistance
- Ability to identify failures and inventory needed for repairs
- Assist management in inventory control of tools and supplies
- Supervising duties include ice installation, ice removal, preventative maintenance tasks, and building projects
- Coach local rink staff on correct maintenance practices to decrease failures
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement and practice facility regulations, policies, and procedures
- Communicate issues and ideas to management in a constructive and positive manner
- Provide clear, concise, and timely communication
- Assist manager with budget control
- Assist with contractor-related maintenance of the building and site
- Responsible for the completion of work orders assigned through management
- Ensures a safe environment for all patrons and employees by following the life safety and emergency program
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Extensive mechanical service experience required
- Advanced knowledge of ice plant system functions (ammonia, glycol, brine, compressors, etc.) is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems, and 12v vehicular systems
- High level of problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Required certificates - OSHA 10 Hour general industry, Ammonia Safety, Crowd Management
- Experience driving forklifts, scissor and boom lifts
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Able to work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Demands and Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle large objects, tools, carts, and drive machinery. Reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk, and hear for up to 8-14 hours a day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to work both indoors and outdoors as required by the function, and may be also exposed to adverse conditions including inclement weather, noise, fumes, etc.
* This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.