HVAC Mechanic | Part-Time | Miami Beach Convention Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The part-time HVAC Mechanic is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment throughout the facility. This includes overseeing HVAC systems, package units, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, and related HVAC systems. The role ensures proper technical performance of all environmental control systems, coordinates with internal departments and external contractors, and supports facility operations by monitoring events, equipment start-up/shut-down, and system performance.

This role pays an hourly rate of $36.34-$40.38 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until September 25, 2026.

The award-winning Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) welcomes meeting and event planners, exhibitors, and attendees to Miami Beach and Miami. Reimagined following a $640-million-dollar renovation, the MBCC provides a world-class, state-of-the-art event venue for exceptional conferences, conventions, tradeshows, and meetings. The new 800-room, connected Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is under development and slated to open in late 2027.

A LEED Silver certified green building, the venue includes a magnificent Grand Ballroom, 500,000 square feet of flexible exhibition halls, 4 junior ballrooms, outdoor terraces & parks, 84 breakout rooms, and an onsite parking garage with 800 parking spots, including disabled, accessible, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces, as well as bike racks. The MBCC’s immediate proximity to lively South Beach, Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, and many other Miami Beach cultural arts attractions make it an ideal venue for your next event.

HVAC Operations & Preventive Maintenance

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot computerized HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC units, refrigeration systems, pumps, atmospheric control equipment, and related mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance and equipment reliability.
• Perform repairs on HVAC units, refrigeration systems, pumps, and atmospheric control equipment.
• Monitor chemical treatment for cooling towers and chillers.
• Monitor and adjust Building Automation System (BAS) controls to maintain occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and proper system performance.

Event Operations & Facility Support

• Provide oversight of event-related HVAC requests, ensuring timely coordination, accurate scheduling, and optimal environmental conditions for all functions.
• Support event operations by ensuring HVAC systems are operating efficiently and venue spaces maintain required environmental conditions before, during, and after events.
• Inspect mechanical systems and support external maintenance contractors.

Safety, Compliance & Asset Management

• Perform all work in accordance with MBCC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety policies, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and applicable building and mechanical codes.
• Assist with inventory of tools and parts.
• Complete work orders, preventive maintenance records, and equipment documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.

Work Environment & Additional Responsibilities

• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting heavy objects, climbing, kneeling, and working in varying environmental conditions.
• May be assigned additional duties as necessary to support operational needs.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical training, vocational certification, or an Associate's degree in HVAC, Mechanical Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC systems, preferably within a convention center, stadium, arena, public assembly facility, or other large commercial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, chilled water, and mechanical building systems, including computerized Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration equipment in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, safety procedures, and applicable mechanical codes and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical specifications. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, contractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve HVAC and mechanical system issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and mechanical controls.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient building operations.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and respond effectively to event-related HVAC and facility support needs.

Technology Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to utilize computers, mobile devices, and standard office technology to complete work orders, preventive maintenance documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), or other facility management software is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Journeyman HVAC License or equivalent HVAC trade certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification is preferred.

Work Schedule & Conditions:

• Must be available to work evening and overnight hours.
• Must have flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as operational demands require.
• Must be able to respond to emergency maintenance needs and support critical facility operations during overnight shifts.
• Must be comfortable working in mechanical rooms, rooftops, loading docks, event spaces, and back-of-house areas.
• Ability to climb/balance on ladders and stairs, walk extended distances, and work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to noise, dust, fumes, odors, heat, humidity, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/move heavy objects.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.