Facilities Manager

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg • Vicksburg, MS

1d • $70,000

About The Position

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment. Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers. WE LOVE OUR WORK. Responsible for supervising and managing staff in the Facilities department who conduct general maintenance, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives. Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction. Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department by providing recommendations; ensures compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager. Makes recommendations or final decisions on various maintenance and construction projects and determines best practice for using in-house resources. Inspects projects after completion for satisfactory results. Ensures OSHA standards are followed within the department. Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations. Manages grounds crew and maintenance of property grounds. Manages landscaping activities as required. Conducts a daily inspection of the property to ensure that it is clean, attractive, and fully functional; implements immediate remediation of problems. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with departmental and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of departmental customer service goals. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to Executive Management/GM. Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field from a four-year college or university; two (2) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Carpentry trades, along with knowledge of generators, fire pumps, and electrical switchgears; trade license is preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Previous experience with all aspects of maintenance and engineering (special emphasis on electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and maintenance of all equipment) required.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must have excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience is preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Carpentry trades, along with knowledge of generators, fire pumps, and electrical switchgears; trade license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and managing staff in the Facilities department who conduct general maintenance, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
• Assisting in the budget process for the department by providing recommendations; ensures compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reports budget concerns to manager.
• Makes recommendations or final decisions on various maintenance and construction projects and determines best practice for using in-house resources.
• Inspects projects after completion for satisfactory results.
• Ensures OSHA standards are followed within the department.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations.
• Manages grounds crew and maintenance of property grounds.
• Manages landscaping activities as required.
• Conducts a daily inspection of the property to ensure that it is clean, attractive, and fully functional; implements immediate remediation of problems.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with departmental and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
• Responsible for the overall achievement of departmental customer service goals.
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of authority and reporting potential issues to Executive Management/GM.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Benefits

• wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being
• day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• annual performance bonus
• Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level