Associate Facilities Maintenance

 This role supports the physical plant, studio environments, and vehicle fleets for the station.

Responsibilities: 

• Studio & Building Upkeep: Maintain a clean, safe, and professional facility environment across the shared office spaces and broadcast studios.

• Engineering & Tech Support: Assist the local engineering team members on specialized facility maintenance and repair projects.

• Vendor & Expense Management: Schedule, coordinate, and monitor work handled by outside contractors, obtaining direct expense approval from the Columbus Chief Engineer before incurring costs.

• Safety & Compliance: Perform all required monthly, semiannual, and annual safety inspections for building equipment (including AED devices, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and exit signs).

• News Fleet Logistics: Assist with light maintenance for station news vehicles, including coordinating inspections, checking fluid levels, routinely driving them to ensure functionality, and handling registration renewals.

Core Qualifications:

• Experience: Prior background in building operations, facilities maintenance, engineering support, or a related trade is preferred.

• Technical Knowledge: General understanding of commercial building technologies and basic repair practices, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

• Physical & Logistics Requirements: Ability to lift and move equipment or packages weighing over 50 pounds. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are mandatory for managing the station vehicle fleet.