LEAD ENGINEER

Engineering

Footprint Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary:

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Lead Engineer with the Engineering Department. This position will be responsible for evaluating and troubleshooting problems, perform repairs, preventive maintenance and initiate viable long-term corrective measures. The Lead Engineer shall be proficient in multiple trades’ skill sets including but not limited to Refrigeration, High Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, and General maintenance repairs. Must have good knowledge of Central Plant Operations, Energy Management and Arena Life Safety Systems.

Suns Legacy Partners (SLP) strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many departments, many SLP employees participate in the SLP Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona.

What Will You Do:

• Engineering Lead will assist the Director of Engineering to plan, assign and manage all work requirements associated with corrective maintenance work orders.
• Act in a leadership capacity while directing the work efforts of the facility engineers and outside service contractors.
• Will supervise the facility engineering staff to support the needs of the scheduled arena events.
• Work events as needed, assist Director of Engineering to evaluate and prioritize all work requests.
• Shall initiate, plan prepare and schedule projects and building preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance

What We Need From Our Lead Engineer:

• Accurately and consistently document tasks and repairs.
• Adhere to all company and department policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Must follow safe working techniques and procedures

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in the successful performance of maintenance duties as a skilled technician in one or more of the following: maintenance, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC maintenance/repair or building maintenance, and plumbing required
• Experience in large, multiuse facility required
• Experience in a management or leadership role preferred
• Refrigeration, Electrician, or Plumbing Trades Certification preferred

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
• Ability to stand, walk, sit for various periods of time
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
• Indoor and/or outdoor work
• Works with Chemicals/Hazardous Materials
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games

• Visit out Culture page learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com