Maintenance Technician – Corporate Administration

About The Second City

Dedicated to entertaining, inspiring, and transforming through courageous comedy, The Second City is the premier brand in improv-based sketch comedy, with sold-out shows playing on stages in Chicago, Toronto, and New York City, and our Touring and Theatrical companies entertaining an additional one million theatergoers a year around the globe. The Second City Training Center is the largest school of improvisation-based arts on the planet, with locations in Chicago, Toronto, and New York. Second City Works, the B2B side of Second City, has brought award-winning improvisation and audience-driven techniques to over 600 Fortune 1000 companies, challenging businesses seeking a more collaborative culture to innovate through development programs, original digital and video content, campaign consultation, private events, and more.

For additional information on The Second City please visit: www.secondcity.com

About the role 

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for a variety of duties that relate to the cleanliness, upkeep, and functionality of the physical structure of The Second City Chicago.  This role involves working with various types of equipment and systems, such as lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, among others.

This is a full-time, hourly position reporting to the Facilities Manager.

Role Responsibilities 

• Inspect and maintain theater facilities and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Support setup and teardown of theatre, classroom, and event spaces, including seating layouts, signage, décor, and stage or tech equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with production, Front of House, and partner teams to ensure each event setup/teardown meets event requirements and safety standards.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning filters, and painting.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems as needed.
• Collaborate with other theater staff, such as stage managers, tech directors, and production crews, to ensure that equipment and systems are set up properly for each performance.
• Assist with the installation and removal of equipment and sets for productions.
• Maintain an organized storage system and inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely and in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

Candidate Qualifications: 

• Graduation from a high school or equivalent accredited certification.
• Basic knowledge of computers, internet, and email.
• At least 2 years of experience with maintenance / repair work.
• Able to comfortable lift items up to 40 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in high-pressure / time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to work while standing, walking and crouching for at least 4 hours at a time.
• Comfortable using a 6-foot step ladder according to safety best practices.
• Basic understanding of theater equipment preferred, but not required.

All candidates for this role will be asked to authorize a background check and must be 21 and older. 
  
The Second City follows CDC guidelines and recommendations regarding safety measures to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic.  

The Second City is an open, inclusive workplace and welcome applicants who bring along with them diverse life experiences, including every permutation of economic and cultural backgrounds, orientation, ethnicity and points of view. We strive to continue our efforts to work with people who may otherwise be marginalized or underrepresented in our business and around our community.