Avant Gardner is hiring: Facilities Associate (Seasonal) in New York

WHO WE ARE

Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. Avant Gardner’s 80,000 square foot complex occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audiovisual features including a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Skrillex, Turnstile, Four Tet, John Summit, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Keinemusik, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Reneé Rapp, Rina Sawayama, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more. Avant Gardner’s portfolio includes event brands such as The Cityfox Experience along with programming across New York City. For more information, visit Avant-Gardner.com.

WHO YOU ARE

• Someone who is highly organized
• Someone who is able to juggle multiple things at once
• Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude
• Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for performing general maintenance tasks, including but not limited to: install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facilities equipment; cleaning of physical plant and its facilities, warehouse, and offices; and plumbing, mechanical, tool usage, assigned tasks/projects, etc.

ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Facilities Supervisor
• Keep the venue safe and clean at all times, including but not limited to: clean and disinfect all fixtures, floors, mirrors, doors and walls of restrooms; keep all guest facing areas free of trash; stock restrooms and other appropriate areas with supplies
• Diagnose problems, replace/repair parts, and test for necessary adjustments
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform duties

• Set up barricades, pipe n drape, and steel deck for box office/guest list, guest merchandise, coat check areas, and smoking areas based on logistics for specified event
• Responsible for venue storage, organization, and cleanliness
• Perform walkthroughs of the venue to check for R&M needs and any safety or compliance issues
• Ensure physical plant is compliant to mitigate potential safety hazards for employees and patrons
• During the winter, maintain heaters, generators, pipes, etc; responsible for snow removal
• Ensure all combustible materials are stored and used safely
• Responsible for weekly maintenance of doors

RUN OF SHOW ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond and address operations’ needs; assist production, if needed
• Responsible for R&M needs during event, ensure issues are addressed in a safe and timely manner
• Maintain parking lot for cleanliness
• Ensures site lighting is sufficient
• Frequent walkarounds to check with each department

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, a plus
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
• Must be willing to work long shifts, including overnight shifts
• Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds.

Hourly rate for this role is $25.