Facilities Maintenance Technician

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

We are searching for a Facilities Maintenance Technician for our WBNS-TV station, based in Columbus, Ohio and reporting to the Head of Technology. This position coordinates multi-site building operations, grounds upkeep, critical backup power maintenance, and fleet logistics to support the station's technical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Site Facility Operations: Perform daily building maintenance, security checks, and asset upkeep across multiple station locations and technical sites.
• Grounds Maintenance Management: Execute exterior property care across all sites, including seasonal landscaping, outdoor lighting checks, drainage clearing, parking lot upkeep, and winter snow removal.
• Tech-Facilities Alignment: Carry out infrastructure projects under the guidance of the Head of Technology, ensuring power and cooling match equipment upgrades.
• Generator Maintenance Assistance: Assist in maintaining facility backup generators at all sites by coordinating load bank testing, tracking fuel levels, and scheduling technician service.
• Fleet Maintenance & Logistics: Schedule routine servicing and mechanical repairs for news vehicles, satellite trucks, and production vans distributed across locations.
• Critical Power Upkeep: Assist in maintaining uninterrupted utility flow across sites using industrial backup generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and automatic transfer switches.
• Specialized Building HVAC Management: Help regulate continuous precision cooling and building HVAC systems for control rooms, server racks, and studio floors.
• Vehicle Compliance & Safety: Track vehicle registrations, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) regulations, and commercial auto insurance documents.
• Vendor Contract Coordination: Coordinate with third-party facility vendors across multiple sites to ensure contract compliance and timely maintenance delivery.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: Follow facility emergency protocols established by tech leadership and ensure the vehicle fleet is staged for major news events.
• Operational Flexibility: Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Technology to support evolving station requirements and tech/building infrastructure needs.
• Required Qualifications
• 3 or more years of experience working as a facility technician or in property maintenance, with a proven track record of supporting multiple physical locations. Experience in high-availability environments like media stations or telecom hubs is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and specialized industrial building HVAC configurations a significant plus.
• Possession of an OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification is preferred but not required.
• History of working within a technology, engineering, or broadcast operations department.
• Basic understanding of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) regulations and local vehicle safety standards.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly between facility locations using station or personal vehicles.
• Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders to inspect building infrastructure and grounds across various sites.

Pay Range

$31 — $36 USD