Assistant Facility Manager

Legends Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global, the premier partner for live events and venues, has an immediate opening for an Assistant Facility Manager at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) in Columbus, OH. The role supports the Facility Manager and supervises facility engineers while actively managing facility resources across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and building management systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop training programs, maintain operating budgets, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience supervising facility staff and coordinating engineers.
• Ability to manage maintenance budgets and vendor relations.
• Strong safety knowledge per NFPA/OSHA standards.
• Excellent communication with departments and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Facility Manager with hiring, supervising, training, and disciplining staff.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other departments to meet client needs.
• Supervise full-time facility engineering staff and track progress.
• Develop and implement facility maintenance procedures and PM schedules.
• Respond to emergencies and manage costs and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities mgmt

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Budgeting

Communication

Education

HVAC/plumbing certification

Journeyman Electrician license

Job description

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Summary

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for an Assistant Facility Manager at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). The Assistant Facility Manager is responsible for assisting the Facility Manager and supervising facility engineers. The position is also responsible for actively managing facility resources. Must be able to collaborate with the team to support the facility systems (i.e., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Lighting, and Building Management systems). The position requires someone with technical competence as well as people management and leadership skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Facility Manager with hiring, supervising, training, and disciplining personnel in assigned department(s).
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering department staff and all other GCCC departments/stakeholders.
• Supervise full-time facility engineering staff. Assign specific work tasks and monitor progress as to timeliness and quality of results. Ensure deadlines are met or exceeded. Work with engineering supervisors on other shifts to maintain continuity between the shifts.
• Ensure a safe environment for all GCCC guests and staff.
• Develop relationships with vendors/suppliers and solicit quotes for facility repairs.
• Requisition repair parts, supplies and equipment through established purchasing procedures.
• Respond to emergencies as needed, coordinate appropriate repairs, and manage costs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of issues. Determine root cause and the most appropriate path to correcting and preventing similar issues.
• Develop training programs that ensure that all staff members are proficient in operating and maintaining all related building systems.
• Maintain department employee records; and provide group and individual counseling related to department goals and objectives, planning sessions, project updates, department performance reviews, individual performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Attend weekly production meetings and communicate all client needs and plans to the Engineering team. Develop and maintain a harmonious working relationship with all the other departments.
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain effective facility maintenance policies, procedures, and programs. To include PM software program tracking – HVAC systems and equipment, electrical systems and equipment, refrigeration systems and equipment, kitchen systems and equipment, structural systems, facility hardware systems and equipment, and facility material handling and specialty equipment.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain proper control and care of inventories of supplies, spare parts, shop tools and equipment.
• Be responsive to client and tenant requests in the areas of safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and environmental needs through both personal contact and work order systems.
• Manage and maintain routine, precautionary, and emergency alarms from life safety systems.
• Develops an emergency action plan for system malfunctions or breakdowns; develops corrective actions and solutions.
• Provides technical support, oversees and/or assists with repairs and maintenance of all facility systems and equipment.
• Ensures proper utilization of the Work Order and (CMMS).
• Manage work orders and preventive maintenance details.
• Provide cause for proper working conditions, safe working procedures, and a clean and orderly work environment.
• Update management with timecard corrections, performance reviews, purchase request orders, operating budget, energy consumption analysis, and special project reports and recommendations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, performance charts and control panels to evaluate the efficiency of each system.
• Adhere to OSHA, NFPA and other applicable safety codes.
• May occasionally have to enter areas where fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals are present.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests in a friendly, courteous, and polite manner. This will include initiating contact with guests within 10 feet – i.e., smiling, saying “Good Day”, or helping when needed.
• Must feel comfortable when around large groups or speaking to clients and guests, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Engineering Department. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility/duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires ability to work irregular/extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours, and requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

HVAC/plumbing certification/licensing preferred

Journeyman Electrician license preferred

NOTE

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

Recruiter

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Attn: Human Resources

400 North High Street

Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.