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Building Engineer (Full-Time) Reports to: Building Engineer Manager Compensation: $30 per hour plus benefits THE ORGANIZATION The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization. Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations. THE POSITION The Building Engineer will ensure that all building maintenance repair requirements are met. The Building Engineer reports to the Building Engineer Manager and will maintain all aspects of the Guthrie Theater from structure to heating and cooling to electrical infrastructure ventilation, wall outlets, and light fixtures. As the theater operates daily and is focused on patron and program needs, a flexible schedule is required. All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility. This position is full-time, non-exempt and benefits eligible. Compensation for this position is $30 per hour plus benefits. The typical schedule for this role will be mostly daytime hours with an occasional need to extend hours into the evening. The weekly schedule will include one weekend day. This role also requires weekend and overnight availability to be a part of an on-call rotation for after-hours building emergencies. The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams which are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Building Maintenance Maintain the Guthrie property to ensure the building is functioning properly. Maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers and all other equipment related to HVAC throughout the building. Assist the Building Engineer Manager with managing space temperatures. Respond to internal climate control requests. Maintain HVAC units including filter, and belt replacements, as directed. Assist the Building Engineer Manger with the building automation system. Perform daily water chemical treatment testing. Proactively monitor light bulbs in the building and maintain lightbulb inventory. Perform routine inspections and evaluations of facility condition and ensure efficient practices. Maintain exterior thoroughfares for safe passage by removing snow, salting paths as needed or other grounds work as required. Provide support for landscape work as requested. Touch up painting and patch dry wall as needed. Ability to respond to after-hours building emergencies as part of an on-call rotation. 2. Operations Maintain a Preventive Maintenance Schedule to perform regular checkups so as to avoid breakdown and disrepair. Contribute to and maintain appropriate building records and logs as required. Complete assigned maintenance work orders. Maintain log of orders completed. Assist the Guest Services and Audience Service departmen s by using Facilities Department best practices to maintain patron comfort and safety. Assist in safety and security management to ensure safe and secure conditions. Check vacant spaces regularly. Maintain fire codes and fire extinguishers and assist with testing of equipment. Repair mechanical equipment as directed. Maintain keys to all spaces, keeping all keys marked and organized. Monitor utility usage and be responsible for building energy management (including but not limited to) time clocks and preventive maintenance.