Head of Arena Engineering & Maintenance

Rocket Arena; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Plus benefits

Job summary

Cavaliers Holdings LLC is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead a skilled team responsible for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and ice plant systems at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. You will oversee preventive maintenance, capital projects, and energy management to ensure the venue runs smoothly for Cavaliers, Monsters, and events.

You will collaborate with Operations, Event Services, and Security, manage budgets and vendors, and be the point of contact for emergency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities or building engineering experience, including 2+ years leading a team.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) and CMMS.
• Experience leading teams in high-pressure, live-event environments.
• Comfort managing budgets, vendors and capital projects from planning through completion.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with ice rink systems and conversions in a multi-purpose arena preferred.
• A degree in mechanical, electrical, or facilities engineering or equivalent trade certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and develop a team of engineers and technicians covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and the ice plant.
• Own the preventive maintenance program for all arena building systems and event-critical equipment.
• Manage building automation and energy management systems to keep the arena efficient and event-ready around the clock.
• Direct emergency and event-day response as the first call when a system goes down mid-event.
• Partner with ice operations on rink conversions between Cavaliers, Monsters, and concerts.
• Manage capital improvement and renovation projects from scoping through contractor closeout.
• Maintain compliance with life safety, fire code, OSHA, and all local, state, and federal building regulations.
• Own the department’s budget and negotiate service agreements with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain accurate building system documentation, warranties, and equipment records.
• Schedule around the event calendar, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Life safety

BAS (Building Automation)

CMMS

Budget management

Vendor management

Mechanical/Facilities engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Cavaliers Holdings LLC is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead a skilled team responsible for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and ice plant systems at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. You will oversee preventive maintenance, capital projects, and energy management to ensure the venue runs smoothly for Cavaliers, Monsters, and events.

You will collaborate with Operations, Event Services, and Security, manage budgets and vendors, and be the point of contact for emergency