What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc. dba Long Center?
The Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Facility Operations, managing a team of Facilities Maintenance Technicians supporting the overall maintenance of the Long Center campus and all related systems. This position works cross-functionally to ensure consistent and professional service while collaborating closely with our Security, Housekeeping, and Event Services teams.
Overseeing the staff and systems that make our 240,000 square foot, 7-acre campus thrive, this position supports planning, procurement, and coordination of building management operations and required support services for mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety, plumbing and waste management systems, structural modifications, and improvements. This includes troubleshooting, scheduling, staying on budget, administering service contracts, and engaging in long-term planning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates comprehensive preventative and routine maintenance programs for the facility and all mechanical systems consistent with budget and needs. M
- Manages a team of Facilities Maintenance Technicians and works cross-functionally to effectively and efficiently coordinate activities for all assigned areas of responsibility.
- Assesses, implements, and refines facilities systems and goals that support both the day-to-day and long-term objectives of the facility.
- Manages organizational directives, policies, and procedures that ensure efficient operations and programs for facilities management.
- Promotes a culture of safety by implementing and ensuring adherence to emergency procedures including fire, medical, evacuation, weather response, and alarm systems.
- Collaborates across departments to support the planning, staffing, and execution of events, productions, and onsite operations.
- Supports the Director of Facility Operations in developing and monitoring the annual budget for facility support systems and associated labor costs.
- Ensures prompt and cost-effective solutions for unexpected maintenance requirements.
- Recommends modifications, improvements, and replacements for existing equipment.
- Manages and oversees facility service contracts and contractors, administering RFPs, negotiating contracts, ensuring fulfillment in scope of work, and managing vendor payments.
- Develops and implements training, onboarding, and individual goal setting to support team development and retention.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Thorough knowledge of operations and procedures involved in the management of large, complex facilities, with a minimum of three (3) years’ progressive management/leadership experience in one or more of the following types of facilities: performing arts theatres, urban civic centers, conference hotels, or convention facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, construction, management, or other related discipline preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management, budget administration, procurement, and coordination of people and resources.
- Knowledge of modern safety and security procedures and methods applicable to high-traffic, public facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to project calm, decisive leadership in high pressure situations.
- Demonstrated successful experience planning and overseeing regulated environmental and public safety operations (OSHA, building and fire code compliance, parking and transportation systems).
This is an on-site role and the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate and can be high at times; ear protection and other safety equipment will be provided as needed.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate and can be high at times; ear protection and other safety equipment will be provided as needed.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $50,000-$55,000. In addition to salary, The Long Center offers 9 company holidays 2 floating holidays and 4 weeks of accrued PTO annually along with fully covered medical, options for dental, vision, disability, and 401k with employer match. We also offer access to world class arts & entertainment, free parking, and the best view in town!
The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.
The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000