Part Time Operating & Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Position Summary:

The Part Time Operating & Facilities Maintenance Technician will play an integral role in the behind the scenes workings of an active LORT regional theater. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this part-time position will assist in the day-to-day facility and maintenance operations of the organization.

About Milwaukee Rep

Milwaukee Rep is the largest performing arts organization in Wisconsin in terms of audiences served and one of the largest professional theaters in the country. Each year we welcome nearly 300,000 people at 700 performances of 12-15 productions across 4 unique stages ranging from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare to American Classics and New Works that are entertaining, inclusive, and impactful. Every season requires a talented and diverse team of people on and off stage. Come join us at Milwaukee Rep where we value inclusion, innovation, and quality and where you will have an impact in helping us to fulfill our mission to ignite positive in the community. It is important that our hiring practices reflect our ongoing commitment to diversity and anti-racism and we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We are further committed to considering applicants who are well-rounded but do not fulfill every qualification.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Basic mechanical duties including minor repairs
• Facility maintenance
• Snow shoveling and grounds upkeep
• Operating building automation systems
• Other duties as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Have availability to work a schedule during typical work hours, some evenings and/or weekends; Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Basic mechanical and computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to be a quick learner and apply newly learned skills quickly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, up to the duration of a shift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (unassisted) as well as work on ladders
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle, preferred
  
  

COVID Policy

• Milwaukee Rep has a mandated vaccine policy and requires all employees to submit proof of vaccination (and booster if medically eligible) for COVID-19 OR documentation for a medical or religious exemption before the first day of work
  
  

Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues
• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
• Are able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
• Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community
  
  

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is committed to creating a culturally diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Additionally, any physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.