Building Maintenance Technician

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, and the Story Television Network. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

General Job Description:

Weigel Broadcasting is a multi-platform media company with a remarkably creative, loyal and entrepreneurial team. Weigel Broadcasting Co. has an immediate opening for a Building Maintenance Technician. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing company!

Duties/Responsibilities:

Answer and respond to all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing-related calls from customers, contractors, and management.

Perform preventative maintenance work on building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment supporting the building office space.

Address and correct issues promptly, and properly escalate any on-going or severe issues to the Chief Engineer.

Record all maintenance tasks via the appropriate system, resolve tickets in the system when work is complete.

Escort and work effectively with outside contractors, ensure they are abiding by critical facility work rules.

Adhere to all federal, state, and local safety laws.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

High school degree or GED, preferred

Two years working experience in building/facility maintenance.

Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry, required.

On-call work may be required.

Electrical or mechanical knowledge is preferred.

Basic understanding of relays and GPIO systems, as well as the other line of low voltage experience.

Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 100 lbs.

Able to work proficiently and safely with hand tools and power tools, required

Has strong customer service skills, able to work with all a range of personalities and individuals, required

Able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and volunteer readily when asked, required

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Tax-free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Gym Membership Discount

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.