Facilities Maintenance Manager Ontario Convention Center

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and physical well-being of the Ontario Convention Center and Page One Café, including all functions related to utilities, HVAC, structural, and repair. Supervises engineering staff on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Facilities in development and implementation of facility compliance with applicable codes and regulations, corporate best practices, local codes, and CAL/OSHA.
• Hands-on working knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical equipment, electrical systems and equipment, fire suppression systems and equipment, kitchen systems and equipment, and energy management systems.
• Assesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities of engineering staff; coordinates training for professional development.
• Directly responsible for all activities within the engineering department, including employee discipline, annual evaluations, scheduling preventive maintenance (PM), and special projects.
• Hands-on performance and coordination of routine maintenance, ensuring all equipment is maintained to factory specifications.
• Performs major and minor repairs to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Repairs and maintains food service equipment, including ovens, grills, dishwashers, deep fryers, and refrigeration units.
• Responds to public inquiries courteously; provides information and resolves complaints efficiently.
• Oversees and implements SMG's Altum system for work order processing from entry to completion; ensures balanced workload and timely completion of work orders.
• Ensures safety plans are fully in place, staff is trained on proper safety issues, and all safety policies are followed.
• Attends weekly operations, staff, safety, and SECO meetings; takes notes.
• Operates equipment including forklifts, power sweepers, power scrubbers, boom lifts, electric carts, and miscellaneous hand and power tools.
• Recommends requisition of supplies and materials to the Director of Operations.
• Completes detailed daily reports at the end of each shift.
• Serves as the primary safety coordinator for the Ontario Convention Center.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• C-10 License.
• Five years of supervisory experience in the operation of large public assembly, hotel, or other commercial facilities.

Qualifications

Desirable:

• AA/BA/BS Degree with an emphasis in mechanical engineering and/or C-20 License.

Skills

Extensive Knowledge of:

• Operating principles of a wide range of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
• Maintenance and repair techniques of food service equipment.
• Electrical best practices.
• Life/safety and fire control systems.
• Building Automation Systems.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Relate technical information to non-technical individuals.

Skill Set:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computers and applicable software.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, electric carts, and radio devices.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Tasks are performed with moderate supervision without assistance for 40% of the workday; involves pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, bending, and lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Walking for long distances for more than 50% of the workday.
• May require work inside or outside the building, as needed by events.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.
• Employees may be scheduled to work until 12:00 AM or later.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must use precautions and follow safety guidelines.

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position.