MANAGER, BUILDING OPERATIONS
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Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and aclient roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

UBS Arena is seeking a Manager of Engineering & Maintenance to lead our dedicated team in maintaining and enhancing our state-of-the-art facility. This role is pivotal in overseeing the painting department and the overall campus grounds, ensuring that both aesthetics and functionality meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in facility management.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Slary ranage is: $65,000-$75,000 per year

Role expires October 1, 2024

About the Venue:

UBS Arena?at Belmont Park?is?made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The?state?of?the?art?arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. For more information on the venues sustainability efforts, please visit UBSArena.com/sustainability.

Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park,?UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.

For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Strengthen By our Differences

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise engineering and maintenance operations, including painting, repairs, and cleanliness, to ensure excellence in both front of house and back of house areas.
• Manage the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, and Building Management systems, ensuring Class A standards are consistently met.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking and timely completion of work orders, and maintain a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP).
• Oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with the Event Services Department to meet building needs for events and assist in managing energy conservation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, arena policies, and government codes, licenses, and permits.
• Direct the overall upkeep and aesthetic management of the campus, including landscaping and exterior maintenance.
• Lead capital and facility improvement projects, from development through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze operational problems and oversee emergency repairs, maintaining a focus on efficiency and quality resolution.
• Support the Vice President of Building Operations in coordinating vendor service contracts and consulting services.
• Assist in developing and enforcement of the workplace safety program in collaboration with the Engineering & Maintenance team, adhering to OSHA and local safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience in facility management.
• Minimum of five years experience in facility operations, with a focus on maintenance and repairs.
• Proficiency in preventative maintenance, CMMS software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service orientation.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for event coverage.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.