Avant Gardner

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.. 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.. Reports to the Facilities Supervisor. 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. An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, a plus

facilities associate

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.

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