Maintenance Manager | Full-Time | Multi-Purpose Center (Virginia State University)

Position Summary

The venue Maintenance Manager position oversees and facilitates all maintenance programs and repairs and assists with building physical systems at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center.

About The Venue

The Multi-Purpose Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue located on the campus of Virginia State University in South Chesterfield, VA. The arena is able to seat more than 6,000 guests, making it the largest event venue located south of Richmond in the state of Virginia. The amenities-packed arena serves as a full entertainment facility hosting athletic events, commencements, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, and more. Formally opening its doors to the public in March of 2016, the VSU Multi-Purpose Center is home to the Virginia State University Trojans Basketball and Volleyball teams. The MPC is managed by Oak View Group, which is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the building and its physical systems
• Maintains HVAC systems
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, welding, carpentry, drywall, and other trade-related tasks
• Maintains and repairs building equipment
• Keep workspaces clean during and after tasks, including tool and equipment storage
• Administers service agreements/contracts with outside vendors, including pest control, scoreboard systems, and maintenance systems
• Obtain quotes from vendors
• Secure written approval for purchases and services
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
• Know general building information such as policies, building location & amenities
• Order parts and supplies
• Control and monitor departmental inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment
• Oversees work performed by outside contractors on the building, its physical systems, or its equipment
• Work independently and as a team when completing tasks
• Keeps maintenance and repair records along with material safety data sheets and required records and permits
• Assists in the overall daily operation and maintenance of the arena
• Responsible for game day maintenance
• Assists Operations Manager with Changeovers when needed

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience professionally performing a variety of facility maintenance tasks
• Bachelor's Degree in Facility Management or a related field is preferred but not required
• Vocational training in the facility maintenance field
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy objects as needed
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR certificate
• Possession of one or more Virginia tradesman licenses
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
• Possession of valid EPA certification for the handling and use of HVAC refrigerants (preferred)

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

Pay

Annual salary of $60,000 - $62,500