KFC Yum! Center - Maintenance Specialist (Electrician)

POSITION:  Maintenance Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.
 

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.
 

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.
 

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
 

KFC YUM! CENTER operated by Legends Global is a multi-use entertainment venue in Louisville, Kentucky. The KFC Yum! Center offers a variety of world-class events including concerts, family shows, sporting events and other special events, while providing a clean and safe environment and guaranteeing the ideal entertainment, guest experience and satisfaction.
 

Summary

The Maintenance Specialist oversees the set up for shows and electrical building maintenance in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled maintenance projects to fulfill work orders.
• Inspects electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers in order to diagnose and resolve issues.  Tests electrical systems to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to identify electrical problems and correct the issue.
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in order to maintain and repair large motors, equipment, and control systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, such as street lights, fire alarm system, etc. in order to ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
• Coordinates with outside vendors to assist with repairs and the advancement of production as needed, abiding by state and local building regulations based on the NEC (National Electric Code). 
• Temporary event/show power distribution, including connecting and disconnecting event power, feeder cable, grounding power distribution equipment.
• Emergency troubleshooting during live events.
   

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience          

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Two-Four years prior experience required.
   

Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to understand and follow simple directions communicated both orally and in writing
• Ability to take direction from multiple supervisory and management staff
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment common to the construction trade
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of the construction industry
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be able to climb, crawl, bend, and stoop with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision
• Must maintain current electrical license or identification card to meet governmental regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of programmable controllers and computer fundamentals
• Possess or working towards a Journeyman license
• Ability to read blueprints or technical diagrams
• Commercial/industrial electrical experience, preferably in arenas, convention centers, entertainment venues, manufacturing hospitals, or other large facilities
   

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site (KFC Yum! Center)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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.

• Physical ability to move quickly throughout arena for extended periods
• Stand for long hours during events
• Frequently required to kneel, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, stretch, reach and balance
• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary
• Frequently required to lift or move items up to 50 pounds
• Work indoors and outdoors depending on event needs.
• Work in environments with loud noise, weather exposure and operational equipment
   

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.