What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance II position at Real Salt Lake?
ABOUT US:
Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, growth, and a high-performance culture. If you’re passionate about sport and motivated to grow your career in a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to join us.
SUMMARY:
The Facilities Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in supporting and maintaining world-class facilities across the Real Salt Lake organization. This is a full-time hourly position requiring prior experience in facility maintenance. Technicians are responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing all areas—public and private—across multiple Real Salt Lake properties, including America First Field in Sandy, the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, and Academy Housing. This role requires a proactive, hands-on professional who takes pride in their work, responds effectively to facility needs, and contributes to a best-in-class environment.
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:
- Perform general maintenance and repairs across all Real Salt Lake facilities, including America First Field, the Zions Bank Training Center, Academy Housing, and associated outbuildings: Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Drywall repair and painting
- Painting
- General carpentry and building repairs
- Basic plumbing repairs
- Minor electrical and lighting work
- Minor HVAC repair and troubleshooting
- Support of access control systems (badging, door hardware, basic troubleshooting)
- Pool and hot tub maintenance and repair (where applicable)
- Conduct routine inspections to identify functional issues and proactively address maintenance needs
- Identify and address maintenance issues before they escalate through routine observation and proactive problem-solving
- Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment to extend the life of facility assets
- Maintain accurate logs of preventative and corrective maintenance activities
- Support construction or renovation projects by interpreting instructions
- Assist with coordination of on-site vendor support
- Respond quickly and effectively to urgent maintenance issues, particularly during training sessions, events, and critical operations
- Uphold and promote all safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for staff and guests
- Manage assigned tasks effectively and follow through to completion
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School Diploma or GED required
- 3 – 5 years of general construction and/or facilities maintenance experience
- Experience in sports, entertainment, or large public venues is a plus
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely use hand and power tools and facility maintenance equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and complete repairs independently with minimal supervision
- Working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, generators and elevators (preferred)
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions and basic building plans
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable and accountable; shows up prepared, follows through, and takes ownership of assigned work
- Effective team player with solid communication skills; able to work well with internal teams and external vendors
- Willingness to learn new equipment, systems, and maintenance procedures; able to assist with installations and projects
- Takes pride in maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas; proactively identifies issues, addresses safety concerns and takes initiative to resolve problems
- Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and a positive, solution-oriented approach; committed to getting the job done right
- Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the role, including lifting, standing, and manual labor, with or without accommodation
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel); ability to learn work order and maintenance management systems
- Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and balancing
- Ability to crawl, kneel, stoop, and squat
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to grasp/squeeze and operate tools
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. independently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Comfortable and able to work on ladders at heights up to 30 ft.
- Ability to operate equipment, including a 40’ scissor lift
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Trade Certificates or relevant post-secondary degree or coursework preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 100 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves climbing stairs, kneeling, squatting, crawling, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, typing, etc.
The Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Club reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.