Operations Director, Facilities & Events

ASM Global; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Wichita is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily facility operations, maintenance, and event support. You will supervise engineering, building services, custodial, IT, and stagehand teams, coordinate with other departments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role demands budget input, vendor negotiations, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from technical college with major in Management or Maintenance Engineering, desired.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Supervising or Managing in a similar facility.
• Knowledge and understanding of HVAC, hydronic heating and cooling systems, theatrical performance systems.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and schedule all aspects of Operations, including Engineering/Maintenance; Building and Grounds; Cleaning/Custodial, IT, and Stagehands.
• Coordinate Operations with other departments and event-related contractors.
• Implement and update facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide clear communication of directives to other departments.
• Ensure Operations receives information for effective facility use and staffing.
• Oversee maintenance of Physical Plant, Lighting, Sound, AV, Stage Production equipment and safe operations.
• Assist in annual and long-range budget planning and capital projects.
• Authorizes requisition of equipment and supplies within budget.
• Provide yearly inventory of all equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laws, codes, safety procedures and emergency procedures.
• Develop training programs for Fire/Life Safety and OSHA procedures.
• Investigate operational problems and conduct staff meetings.
• Work with General Manager on contracts and CBAs.
• Review contracts for compliance with events/government specs.
• Negotiate with vendors, unions, contractors, and service providers.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and safety policies.
• Act as liaison to public utilities, energy agencies; lead energy saving efforts.
• Coordinate and oversee special projects (construction, remodeling, expansion).
• Plan and direct outside vendor work to ensure safety and contractual compliance.
• Serve as MOD with focus on theater load-ins/loads-outs.
• Position requires working at all Legends Global facilities in Wichita.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Project management

Communication

Staff supervision

Professional demeanor

MS Office/Excel

Independent work

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Maintenance Engineering

2+ years supervisory/management experience

HVAC, hydronic systems, theater systems

Experience can substitute education

Supervisory experience required

Tools

Maintenance Manager Software

Job description

Legends Global in Wichita is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily facility operations, maintenance, and event support. You will supervise engineering, building services, custodial, IT, and stagehand teams, coordinate with other departments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role demands budget input, vendor negotiations, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high service levels.