Facilities Manager

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager, working and planning with the in conjunction with the Maintenance Crew, and Trade Contractors, is responsible for the maintenance of all areas of The Sanford Center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner to reduce hazards
• Leads, directs, participates in, and provides insight into the maintenance of the HVAC and related system operations and computerized maintenance management systems that support work order management and preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs
• Programs and monitors the BMS (Building Management System) to ensure energy efficiency scheduling/operation of the HVAC and other systems to optimize performance and savings
• Operate, monitor, repair and maintain the facility’s mechanical systems, plumbing, irrigation, environmental controls, emergency power, electrical, HVAC and lighting systems as required for the safe and efficient operation of the facility
• Trains maintenance personnel to perform temperature set point adjustments, respond to alarms, and how to reset systems to proper operation
• Verifying completed maintenance and entering the data into a tracking system
• Hires, schedules, and supervises maintenance staff
• Provide safety and operational training as required to the crew
• Project management as assigned by the GM/Director of Operations
• Directs contracted building maintenance
• Attend professional development training sessions as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Follow and give verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with others
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others while working
• Ability to work flexible hours based on event schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, stooping, lifting, and walking
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency with general office PC applications
• High School diploma or GED certificate, AA Degree in HVAC or related subjects preferred, Experience in similar facility preferred
• Ability to manage complex logistics in support of large, public events
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate customer service skills

Other Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or older
• Able to work with a diverse workforce
• Friendly and courteous
• Maintain a professional appearance and grooming
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances and climb stairs

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Employee will be asked to work at heights