Director of Facilities Full-Time Acrisure Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

Acrisure Arena and the Cochella Valley Firebirds is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities to oversee our Facility/Engineering and Maintenance departments. The Director of Facilites will be responsible for supervising facility/engineering and maintenance employees in the daily activities of building systems to assure all facility systems are operating and well maintained in various areas including HVAC plumbing electrical lighting painting and climate control systems roofing systems and maintenance/cleaning of equipment.

This role pays an annual salary of $110000 to $120000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for fulltime roles: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until June 6 2025.

ABOUT ACRISURE ARENA:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs the work of staff engaged in repair maintenance and preventative measures of all facility systems.
• Assists the VP of Operations in overall management for scheduling training evaluation and discipline of the facility/maintenance and engineering staff.
• Estimates costs determines maintenance priorities and ensures jobs are completed with a high degree of proficiency.
• Inspects systems throughout facility to detect malfunction or breakdowns.
• Investigates malfunctions or breakdown of systems to diagnose causes and locate the source of the problem.
• Anticipates potential malfunctions or breakdowns and takes appropriate action to prevent or minimize the use of services.
• Responsible for CMMS Program and work orders as well as the development and of a preventive maintenance program facility wide.
• Responsible for daytoday operations of the Central Plant.
• Operates and maintains refrigeration and heating systems of the facility.
• Maintains and inspects equipment including pumps boilers automatic doors and additional HVAC equipment.
• Records inspections and repairs.
• Performs electrical repairs emergency plumbing repairs and HVAC repairs as needed.
• Implement facility rules regulation policies and procedures.
• Adheres to OSHA and other applicable safety codes.
• Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to building equipment and repair.
• Coordinates the operations activities with other building departments and showrelated contractors.
• Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions. Investigates analyzes and resolves operational problems and complaints.
• Aids in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment and makes recommendation for purchases.
• Follow the preventive maintenance program energy management program and standard operations procedures for all machinery and equipment.
• Operate monitor repair and maintain the facilities audiovisual systems and equipment environmental controls emergency power electrical HVAC and lighting systems as required for the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Review event documents for engineering/operational requirements.
• Read and interpret performance charts and control panels to evaluate the efficiency of each system.
• Operate equipment such as light trucks pallet jacks forklifts or other light power driven equipment.
• Respond to routine precautionary and emergency alarms for building automation and life safety systems.
• Assist with capital budget as related to the facility system upgrades and energy conservation program.
• Demonstrate knowledge in operational procedures facility capabilities industry technology eventrelated services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated for the facility in particular the methods techniques and procedures to repair and maintain mechanical electrical and eventrelated equipment.
• Possess any licenses certificates or training required by local state or national authorities for the operation of equipment around the facility.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients employees exhibitors patrons and others encountered during the course of employment.
• Read and comprehend blueprints drawings and other related material.
• Work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
• Work effectively under pressure and or/ stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Supervise employees recommend personnel actions such as promotions discipline and discharge interview select and train personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED and six 8 years of fulltime related experience at a facility or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a supervisory role.
• Minimum four 6 years experience in the supervision and operation of maintenance in a large building including HVAC plumbing and electrical.
• Must be selfmotivated and take independent action especially when management is not available.
• Certifications in HVAC repair and maintenance desired. Additional certifications in electrical refrigeration welding plumbing or other engineering trades a plus.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the methods materials and equipment used to operate and maintain HVAC electrical audio/visual and other systems found in the facility.
• Knowledge in techniques in plumbing electrical wiring ventilating systems and refrigeration.
• Working knowledge of HVAC control systems such as Metasys
• Possess any licenses certificate or training required by local state or national authorities for the operation of the equipment found in the facility.
• Work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
• Must possess a valid drivers license from the state of CA or able to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others both in oral and written form.
• Have basic working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Previous experience at another Oak View Property/Arena/Stadium or Entertainment Space.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent Travel <10 travel): Trips will require some air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends nights and holidays required.
• Frequent bending lifting 5075 pounds sitting exposure to multiple external elements extensive walking through the building.
• May occasionally have to enter areas where fumes airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals are present.
• May occasionally require working in harsh weather conditions.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.