Venue Maintenance Manager | Full-Time | Multi-Purpose Center (Virginia State University)
Petersburg, VA - USA
Job Summary
Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.
Position Summary
TheVenue Maintenance Managerposition oversees and facilitates all maintenance programs and repairs and assists with building physical systems at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center.
This role pays an annual salary of $55000-$65000
Benefits for Full-Time 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 July 31 2026.
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 6000 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 the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class 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.
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 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.
- Understanding of OSHA regulations.
- Responsible for game day maintenance.
- Assists Operations Manager with changeovers when needed.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience professionally performing a variety of facility maintenance tasks.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects.
- Vocational training in the facility maintenance field.
- Bachelors Degree in Facility Management or a related field preferred but not required.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a current CPR certificate.
- Possession of one or more Virginia tradesman licenses.
- Possession of valid EPA certification for the handling and use of HVAC refrigerants (preferred).
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
OVG Oak View Group, LLC is an American Global Advisory, Development and Investment Company for Sports and Live Entertainment industries.