Facilities Manager

John Gore Organization•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center (FMPAC), home to the historic 2,200-seat Hippodrome Theatre and the M&T Bank Pavilion, is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, energetic, and organized Facilities Manager to lead its Facilities Department. The complex includes three historic buildings integrated with new construction and hosts approximately 200 events and more than 250,000 patrons each season. The department maintains and proactively curates the center to preserve it for future generations and the community. The Facilities Manager oversees day-to-day department operations in coordination with the Director of Operations and supervises two full-time employees. The role manages building systems, maintenance, vendors, permits, repairs, and projects, and coordinates with Operations and Production to prepare spaces for events. Night and weekend work is required in accordance with the venue schedule. The position offers a salary of $60,000–$65,000 and is classified as exempt.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common correspondence, warranties, journals, memorandums, and maintenance service contracts.
Ability to present information effectively to management, coworkers, vendors, and contractors.
Basic understanding of accounting and spreadsheets, and ability to manage some budget responsibilities.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, using hands and arms, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Availability for night and weekend work commensurate with the venue's schedule.

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 so 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 preventative maintenance, and conduct routine internal inspections.
Keep the facilities department and workshop orderly and organized, and inventory and account for supplies and tools.
Perform or delegate minor building repairs, including electrical, plumbing, painting, and wall repairs.
Maintain licenses and permits with municipal and state authorities and schedule inspections.
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 the 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 performances and events, including moving furniture 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.