Manager, Engineering & Maintenance
$70,000–$70,000 year
On-siteCleveland, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead, schedule, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and skilled trades covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and the ice plant. Own the preventive maintenance program for all arena building systems, structural components, and event-critical equipment. Manage building automation and energy systems to keep the arena efficient and event-ready around the clock. Direct emergency and event-day response, partnering with Operations, Event Services, and Security to ensure rapid fixes when systems fail. Manage capital improvement projects from scoping through contractor oversight and maintain compliance with life safety and OSHA regulations. Build schedules around the event calendar, including nights, weekends, and holidays, while tracking the department budget and negotiating vendor agreements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of facilities or building engineering experience
- 2+ years leading a team
- Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems
- The licenses or certifications your trade background requires
- Experience with building automation systems (BAS)
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- A track record of leading a team through high-pressure, live-event environments where downtime isn't an option
- Comfort managing budgets, vendors, and capital projects from planning through completion
- A valid driver's license
- The ability to respond to the building on short notice
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally in a sports, entertainment, or high-traffic public venue
- Experience with ice rink systems and conversions in a multi-purpose arena
- A degree in mechanical, electrical, or facilities engineering
- Equivalent trade certification
- Experience working alongside professional sports operations or major touring productions
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