Facilities Manager

Rivers Casino; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the Facilities Department on a 24/7 basis. You will ensure compliance with policies and lead a team of shift supervisors and technicians across all life, mechanical, and electrical systems.

The role requires a 5+ year background in facilities maintenance management within a complex operation, with strong budgeting and scheduling skills and the ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of facilities maintenance management in a 24/7 environment.
• Experience in gaming, resort, hotel, university, hospital, or similar operations is advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of life safety, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Strong English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual preventive maintenance schedule.
• Maintain and update the training library regularly.
• Assist the Director of Facilities with evaluating project feasibility and costs.
• Ensure adequate staffing for maintenance tasks and projects.
• Assist in annual budget preparation with data analysis.
• Oversee the Facilities Department and ensure policy adherence.
• Coordinate job assignments with shift supervisors and optimize resource use.
• Provide hands-on management across shifts including swing and graveyard.
• Ensure team training on life, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Conduct monthly team meetings and new employee orientations.
• Manage counseling and documentation processes for team members.
• Review outside bids and proposals for projects and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Facilities management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Life safety systems

Reading blueprints

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Job description

Summary:

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire Facilities Department on a 24-hour basis, ensuring that all activities and job duties align with established company and departmental policies, procedures, and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an annual preventive maintenance schedule at the start of each year to ensure efficient maintenance of all systems and equipment.
• Maintain and update the training library regularly.
• Assist the Director of Facilities in evaluating project feasibility and costs by preparing detailed data on material expenses and man-hour requirements.
• Ensure adequate staffing for maintenance tasks and project completion through effective manpower planning and future requirement projections.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget by compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Oversee the entire Facilities Department continuously, ensuring adherence to company and departmental policies, procedures, and goals.
• Coordinate job assignments with shift supervisors, prioritize tasks, and make cost-effective assignment decisions based on technicians’ expertise to ensure timely and successful job completion.
• Provide hands-on management of all shift supervisors and team members, maintaining high visibility and leadership during shifts, including swing and graveyard.
• Ensure team members are properly trained on all life systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
• Conduct monthly team member meetings to discuss policies, procedures, address concerns, and foster teamwork.
• Oversee new team member orientation, ensuring they understand company and departmental policies, procedures, and job duties.
• Manage team member counseling and documentation processes.
• Review and evaluate outside bids and proposals for company projects, occasionally contacting contractors.
• Ensure all equipment, systems, and facilities comply with local and national safety regulations, maintaining readiness for inspections by insurance, fire, and machinery officials.
• Serve as acting Director in the Director's absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree, preferably in engineering, management, business, or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of facilities maintenance management experience in a complex "24/7" environment; experience in gaming, resort, hotel, university, hospital, or similar operations is advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of life safety, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, acquired through extensive facilities or related experience.
• Experience with major kitchen appliance and laundry equipment repairs is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, and external contacts in English
• Sound judgment, good organizational skills, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Thorough knowledge of construction code requirements, with the ability to read codebooks, blueprints, and field schematics.
• Understanding of and compliance with ADA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and days, including holidays.

Certifications:

• Must be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Non-Gaming License. Rivers Casino will assist in the application process and pays the fee associated with this license.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting
• Regular bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching
• Ability to push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently

The above duties and responsibilities are representative. Full job descriptions are available upon hire.