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Maintenance Repair Technician

Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Department: Memorial Coliseum-Maintenance FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Classification/Level: Labor, PG-06 Date Last Reviewed: 4/2023

Under the direction of the Plant Facility Manager, the Maintenance Repair Technician maintains and repairs facilities, equipment and vehicles to assure a safe and clean environment for guests and employees of the Memorial Coliseum. This position is covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions

  • Receives work orders, orders parts and performs repairs as needed.
  • Prioritize tasks to be performed.
  • Utilizes skills as a mechanic to repair autos, diesel engines, small motors, transmissions and hydraulics.
  • Utilizes skills as a plumber to work with copper, black iron, PVC, leaded joints and pro press.
  • Utilizes carpentry skills to build walls, install doors, windows, locks, door closures and seating.
  • Utilizes masonry skills to create sidewalks, perform curb and block repairs.
  • Performs drywall work.
  • Drives forklifts, street cleaner, Zamboni, snow removal equipment and 5-ton trucks with air brakes.
  • Performs repairs on icemakers.
  • Does welding with ark welder, mig/tig welder, gas welding, cutting plastic and aluminum, and using a plasma cutter.
  • Operates skid steers, large 5-yard loaders, and various pieces of rental equipment as needed.
  • Responsible for a wide variety of building and equipment, maintenance and repairs.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Three years welding experience
  • Universal Refrigeration certification a plus; willing to work obtain this certification
  • Experience with door closure repair, sentronic doors and fire systems; classes in door closure repair preferred
  • Mobile air conditioning experience to maintain and repair auto and truck air conditioning, mobile air conditioning
  • Experience with carpentry, masonry, plumbing and car/truck repair
  • Computer experience with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver’s License for driving County owned trucks and other vehicles; CDL-B preferred

Difficulty Of Work

The Maintenance Repair Technician has the ability and skill to use a variety of equipment and machinery and has the ability to plan and prioritize work to complete tasks and projects on time. Work performed can be complex and varied when maintaining and repairing equipment.

Responsibility

The Maintenance Repair Technician works with considerable independence from supervisory controls. Instructions are general. Technical manuals and work precedents may be modified to be practically applied and has the authority to deviate from instructions with prior approval and make decisions and judgments affecting quality and adequacy of work when performing a wide variety of building, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs.

Personal Work Relationships

The Maintenance Repair Technician has frequent communication with other County employees, Coliseum employees and the general public when maintaining and repairing equipment and facilities throughout the Memorial Coliseum and Expo Center.

Working Conditions

The Maintenance Repair Technician works in an arena facility requiring standing, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 90 lbs., squatting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and some uneven surfaces. Also reaching parallel and overhead and repetitive hand motion, grasping, holding and finger dexterity. The Maintenance Repair Technician also does some typing, writing and reading, with attention to detail visual inspection, eye/hand coordination and speaking. Exposure to temperature extremes, dust, some fumes, chemicals, gases and dangerous equipment, operating cars/trucks with manual/auto shift forklift and other equipment.

Supervision

None

Licensing

Valid Driver’s License to operate equipment and vehicles

(CDL-B license preferred)

Universal Refrigerant Certification

Immediate Supervisor

Plant Facility Manager

Hours

7:00 am -3:00 pm with the ability to work nights, weekends and be on-call 24/7.

Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

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