Facilities Foreperson

ASM Global Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

401k

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Facilities Foreperson to supervise daily facility maintenance operations, ensuring venues are safe, clean, functional, and event-ready. You will lead facilities staff, coordinate maintenance activities, and partner with venue operations to support events, tenants, and guests while upholding safety regulations.

The role requires leadership, strong maintenance knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related field.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead facilities staff, including assigning daily work orders and event-related tasks.
• Coordinate building maintenance activities including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Ensure venues are properly set up, maintained, and restored before, during, and after events.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Respond promptly to facility-related issues during events and operational hours.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs to extend the life of building systems and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors as needed to complete repairs and projects.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, building codes, and Legends Global policies.
• Support emergency response efforts related to facility systems as required.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities maintenance

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Reading diagrams

Communication

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school training

Lead/supervisory experience

Job description

POSITION: Facilities Foreperson

DEPARTMENT: Facilities / Engineering / Operations

REPORTS TO: Operations Technical Services Manager

FLSA STATUS: Hourly Non-Exempt

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!

THE ROLE

The Facilities Foreperson is responsible for supervising day-to-day facility maintenance operations to ensure venues are safe, clean, functional, and event ready. This role leads facilities staff, coordinates maintenance activities, and works closely with venue operations to support events, tenants, and guests while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead facilities staff, including assigning daily work orders and event-related tasks
• Coordinate building maintenance activities including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, carpentry, and general repairs
• Ensure venues are properly set up, maintained, and restored before, during, and after events
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
• Respond promptly to facility-related issues during events and operational hours
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs to extend the life of building systems and equipment
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, inspections, and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors as needed to complete repairs and projects
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, building codes, and Legends Global policies
• Support emergency response efforts related to facility systems as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support venue operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below 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.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related field
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read work orders, diagrams, and basic technical documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary provided by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site (Venue/Location) Ability to perform duties in an outdoor, golf course setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use of hands to perform required job duties
• Ability to adjust/focus vision
• Ability to speak clearly and professionally
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to handle difficult people professionally and tactfully
• Project a cheerful presence, regardless of possible internal and external pressures
• Listen carefully
• Communicate, understand and carry out directions and instructions
• Operate a keyboard
• Ability to look at computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to lift 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional driving requires valid Michigan Operator’s License to perform job related tasks
• Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting and reaching
• Frequent squatting and climbing
• Ability to climb stairs
• Work in a busy environment, with multiple people, noises, smells, and distractions
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to withstand heights
• Ability to operate and perform tasks utilizing bucket trucks, scissor lifts, forklifts, auto scrubbers and ladders
• Ability to use job specific hand and power tools
• Ability to withstand noise in the work environment

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described below 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.

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

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.