Director of Operations

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Job Summary

• Oversees daily operations and maintenance for the arena, convention center, and grounds as well all their related support areas. This includes HVAC, sound, lighting, life safety, workplace safety, IT/communications, scoreboard, cleaning, preventative services, etc. 


• Works with Events and Finance Departments in pre-event budget preparation and post-event reconciliations


• Prepares work schedules for staff in accordance with facility and event budgeting


• Oversees Custodial services for entire facility and grounds.


• Oversees the operation of event set-up, support, and tear-down, i.e. basketball floor, stage risers, chairs, signs, etc.


• Administers and negotiates contracts with outside vendors including life safety, HVAC, pest control, scoreboard systems, seasonal landscaping, and snow removal.


• Acts as liaison with City Services for numerous facility related functions (City Codes, permits, Capital Projects, etc.)


• Insures all licenses related to operations are valid (Elevator/Escalator, FCC, etc.) and all equipment passes any mandated inspections by deadlines


• Overseas Operations Staff both Part and Full time; including hiring, training, and supervision


• Responsible for Health & Safety compliance.

• Bachelor’s/Technical degree from an accredited college/university/school preferred.


• Minimum of seven (5) years’ experience in facility operations management.


• Must show demonstrated knowledge of physical plant management, supervisory skills and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations.


• Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required.


• Knowledge of budget preparation and control.


• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.


• Knowledge of boilers, chillers, refrigeration helpful.