Operations Supervisor

VenuWorks; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

VenuWorks is seeking a facilities/events supervisor to oversee the planning, oversight and execution of building events at the Chesapeake Conference Center. You will coordinate staff, supervise setup and teardown, ensure custodial and maintenance activities align with program needs, and manage safety compliance.

The role requires coordinating with contractors, handling budgeting for labor and services, and implementing energy-efficient improvements while maintaining records and reporting on

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and evaluate workers for setup, operation, and tear down of event equipment, maintenance, and custodial services.
• Integrate conversion and maintenance activities with customer service and facility programming.
• Inspect facility and equipment, report updates to supervisor and ensure up-to-date condition.
• Monitor expenses and prepare budgets for labor, materials and services for conversion, maintenance and custodial activities.
• Maintain relationships with contractors and inspectors to ensure code compliance and address maintenance needs.
• Assign projects to staff and provide guidance to improve methods and productivity.
• Analyze event information to schedule staff and crews for setup, operation, and tear down.
• Recommend building modifications or new equipment to improve energy efficiency and operations.
• Establish and execute preventive maintenance on equipment and systems and carry out repairs as needed.
• Maintain records and reports of inventories, expenses, and personnel activities.
• Perform ground maintenance, snow removal, grounds cleanup and tree maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance and events are carried out safely and professionally.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer focus and integrity in all interactions.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively within the team.
• Support and execute safety programs.

Job description

Summary

Supervise and coordinate the planning, oversight, evaluation and operational needs of all events and workers engaged in converting facility to accommodate ongoing building event load, custodial services, maintenance, mechanical reports, preventative maintenance and repair plans, development and coordination of service contracts and projects. Available to work irregular schedule as required ensuring proper supervision of events and activities scheduled in the Chesapeake Conference Center.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and evaluate skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in setup, operation, and tear down of event related equipment, maintenance and custodial services.
• Integrate the conversion and maintenance activities with customer service and programming activities of the facilities.
• Inspect and evaluate physical condition of facility and equipment to keep building up to date and report recommendations of updates to supervisor.
• Monitor expenses; prepare budgets for labor, materials and services necessary for conversion, maintenance and custodial activities.
• Maintain relationships with various agencies (contractors, fire inspection, elevator, sprinklers, etc) to accomplish compliance with codes and to resolve building maintenance needs and concerns.
• Assign work projects to staff and provide directions to improve methods and productivity.
• Analyze event information to meet users’ equipment and service needs, prepare staff schedules and work plans for setup, operation, and tear down crews.
• Analyze operations data and recommend building modification, updated equipment, or changes in operating procedures to maximize energy efficiency.
• Establish and execute preventive maintenance on all equipment and systems to ensure proper working order and carry out repairs where needed.
• Develop and maintain necessary records and reports such as equipment and supply inventories, accident and damage reports, monthly expenses and activity reports, and personnel records.
• Perform ground maintenance by picking up trash on grounds, removing snow from doorways/walkways, spreading ice melting materials, trimming grass and maintaining trees.
• Assist that maintenance activities are carried out in a safe and professional manner.
• Oversee that all events are coordinated and executed in a professional and safe manner.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting and/or exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Integrity and Trust: Widely trusted and is seen as a truthful individual who keeps confidence, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent him/herself and is highly respectful of others.
• Communication: Consistently exhibits courteous, respectful, non-defensive and appropriate communications and presents information in a concise and understandable format.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others in the accomplishment of joint tasks and common objectives. Contributes to a positive work environment, fosters collaboration and provides a tangible contribution.
• Executes training and safety programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.