Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
Under general direction from the Director of Operations, the Maintenance Manager directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the Maintenance department. The Maintenance Manager oversees facilities preventative and general maintenance programs.
This role will pay a wage of $45,000 to $50,000.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
About the Venue
The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 40,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall management of services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of the facility including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and trades.
- Select, train, schedule, motivate and evaluate Maintenance Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and safety programs; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline.
- Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of assigned programs and functions.
- Assist in establishing and monitoring work performance and safety standards. Conduct facility inspections.
- Prioritize, plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for facility maintenance personnel; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; inspect work product of subordinates to ensure accuracy and timeliness of completion; meet with staff to review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures and to identify and resolve challenges.
- Ensure compliance with the facility’s maintenance standards and reporting requirements.
- Assist in the development and administration of the Operations Department budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and obtain approval for all maintenance related expenditures; receive and maintain supplies; make recommendations for and implement approved budget adjustments as necessary.
- Oversee the set-up of utility services for events.
- Maintain cost records of work performed and prepare cost estimates as requested. Track, record and report labor allocations in all areas of functional responsibility
- Develop and maintain accountings for labor, materials and utilities by event and cost category.
- Prepare payroll work sheets for departmental personnel.
- Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits as required.
- Assist in developing and maintaining Capital Improvement Project reports and recommendations for the facility.
- Assist in administering maintenance and service contracts (i.e. HVAC, building automation, vertical transportation, foliage maintenance, fire systems, generators, window cleaning, etc.)
- Solicit and review cost estimates. Oversee and coordinate the work of outside vendors and contractors.
- Order parts and supplies. Control and monitor departmental inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Ability to proficiently utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Provide guidance and train staff on skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of the facility and its equipment
- Read and interpret blue prints, specifications, shop drawings, schematic manufacturers specifications and other reference materials to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures
- Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives
- Drive utility carts, pick-up trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment as required
- Grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials. Climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs and lift 50 lbs. unaided.
- Manage multiple maintenance projects simultaneously.
- Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users.
- Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of consecutive days.
Education and Experience
- Vocational training in the facility maintenance field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience professionally performing a variety of facility maintenance tasks.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
- Experience utilizing CIMS software.
Licenses or Certificates
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a current CPR certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a driver’s license.
- Possession of one or more Tradesman licenses.
- Possession of valid EPA certification for the handling and use of HVAC refrigerants.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.