Operations Manager | Full-Time | Curry County Events Center

Responsibilities

• Aids the General Manager in the daily operation and maintenance of the facilities.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for all event changeovers; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Collaborates with staff to select, train, motivate, and evaluate; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Coordinates and reviews the work plan for changeover, facility maintenance, and operations; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Coordinates labor hours for staff, inmates, and temporary workers; reports labor allocations to the Director of Finance.
• Participates in the development and administration of the operations budget and forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates facility arrangements and monitors the work of contractors, including equipment rental and borrowing city/county equipment; reports any issues to the General Manager immediately.
• Ensures staff are working safely and efficiently and are aware of proper safety guidelines; conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Orders supplies and materials for maintenance programs within budget guidelines; receives and maintains supplies.
• Maintains hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets, and required records and permits; maintains knowledge of changes in pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develops and maintains an accurate record-keeping system, including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.
• Exhibits experience and working knowledge of tractors, skid steers, arena grooming equipment, groundskeeping equipment, electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ experience in an operations position in an arena, convention center, or public assembly facility with knowledge of setup/housekeeping and event coordination, including progressive supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field (Facility Management, Engineering, Sports Management, etc.) preferred.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and an extended number of consecutive days.