About Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the new home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United and opened for its first events in August 2017. The stadium is also host of numerous other sports and entertainment events. The multi-purpose venue features flexible capacity that can expand to up to 83,000 seats; a retractable roof structure inspired by the oculus in the ancient Rome Pantheon; views of the Atlanta skyline; a 360-degree HD video halo board that, at nearly six stories tall and 1,100 linear feet in diameter, is the largest in the NFL and the world; an exterior fan plaza that provides fans with pre- and post-game entertainment; and a host of bars, restaurants and unique gathering destinations offering fans an unparalleled game day experience. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is part of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United.

Who we are

We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.

Our Ideal Candidates

Actively Listen – Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them.

Collaborate – Realize that we are better together than we are alone. We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives. Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.

Engage in Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even when it’s difficult. Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others. Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do.

Build Relationships – Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity. Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve.

Own Results – Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution. You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests. Take advantage of this rare opportunity by utilizing available resources.

Position Description

An Electrician for Mercedes-Benz Stadium is an integral part of Stadium Operations. Our electricians service all of our facilities electrical needs including the needs of internal and external customers related to stadium and event operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of Electrical maintenance activities; including: troubleshooting, replacing light fixtures, load testing, general repairs, and fulfillment of routine and non-routine work orders.
Assists in managing our Lighting Control system for the entire building.
Provides professional safe service related to all stadium electrical requirements.
Maintains applicable documentation and records of work activities through the CMMS system.
Meets with potential contractors working in the building and offers input related to the day-to-day operation of the facility.
Maintains maintenance and storage areas and keeps in exquisite working condition
Familiarity and ability to adhere to OSHA and other applicable safety codes.
Other duties, functions, special projects and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Prefer two (2) years of technical school. Minimum four (4) years’ experience as an electrician for a residential or commercial electrical contractor with work experience in 480/277 volt, 208/120-volt systems with knowledge of transformers, low voltage and D.C circuitry. Must demonstrate experience in general building maintenance. Prefer electrical experience in the convention, stadium and/or large facility or campus operations.
State Certified - Class II Electrical license preferred.
Working knowledge and operation of hand powered tools, conduit binder and light construction equipment (e.g., forklift, Genie Lift, skid loader)

Required Skill

Must be customer service oriented and maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times
Must have a keen awareness of working environment; “you see – you respond” meaning pick up trash, wrappers, paper, litter, or any other debris you see to keep our building clean at all times
Must be available for approximately 75 % all events held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium including Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC soccer, concerts, etc. Associates must be available for events on nights, weekends and holidays.
This is a Full-time position requiring flexible schedules possible first and second shift rotation
Must enjoy helping others and working within a team environment
Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, meet tight deadline and function under stress.
Proactive in seeking out positive interactions with both guest and coworkers and interested in maintaining those positive relationships
Must enjoy speaking and interacting with others in a warm, friendly, and respectful manner
Must be available to attend all necessary training as a prerequisite for employment
Ability to stand, walk or walk up and down stairs throughout an event
Ability to operate software on a mobile platform.
Ability to read and comprehend manuals, blueprints, sketches, and drawings
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at high elevations
Must be able to pass a standard electrical theory test prior to employment
Daily operational maintenance and set up of electrical facility needs
Ability to install new electrical service as needs
Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and problems
Inspect all areas to assure safe operations of all electrical components and in UL certified compliance
Basic knowledge of switchgear operations and emergency generators
Change and install lights, switches and fixtures as needed
Working knowledge of low voltage and fiber
Basic knowledge of LED lighting and controls

Electrician (FT)