Facilities Manager

John Gore Organization•Baltimore, MD

6d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center (FMPAC), part of The John Gore Organization, is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, friendly, and organized Facilities Manager to lead its facilities department. The FMPAC includes the historic 2,200-seat Hippodrome Theatre and the M&T Bank Pavilion, which is being transformed into a 25,000-square-foot performance and function space. The complex combines three historic buildings with new construction and hosts approximately 200 events and more than 250,000 patrons each season, with attendance expected to grow. The Facilities Department maintains and proactively curates the center to preserve it for future generations and the community. The Facilities Manager works closely with the Director of Operations on day-to-day department operations and supervises two full-time employees. The role includes maintaining building systems, coordinating vendors and repairs, overseeing projects, ensuring compliance with permits and inspections, and supporting event setup. Night and weekend work is required according to the venue's schedule.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret correspondence, warranties, journals, memorandums, and maintenance service contracts.
Ability to effectively present information to management, co-workers, vendors, and contractors.
Basic understanding of accounting and spreadsheets for budget management.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to work nights and weekends according to the venue's schedule.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in arts or business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Director of Operations to oversee day-to-day Facilities Department operations and supervise two full-time employees.
Schedule the department to ensure a Facilities team member is present during all performances and events.
Manage the HVAC automation system with the third-party service provider; arrange repairs and preventive maintenance and conduct routine internal inspections.
Keep the facilities department and workshop orderly and organized, and maintain inventories of supplies and tools.
Perform or delegate minor electrical, plumbing, painting, and wall repairs.
Maintain licenses and permits with municipal and state authorities and schedule inspections in a timely manner.
Review, approve, and submit maintenance and repair invoices, and work with vendors to resolve billing disputes.
Maintain relationships and service agreements with repair and maintenance vendors, including HVAC, utility, fire safety, janitorial, and supply vendors.
Plan large facility repairs, obtain bids, and schedule work.
Liaise with the fire marshal, building inspector, and other municipal contacts.
Oversee, schedule, coordinate, and inspect large projects to ensure building and staff security and contractor/vendor accountability.
Coordinate with Operations and Production to prepare spaces for events, including moving chairs and tables and assisting caterers with equipment and electrical needs.
Hire, evaluate, appraise, and discipline department employees as required.
Perform other work as requested by the Director of Operations, Vice President, or President.