Convention Center Operations Supervisor

Job Duties :

The Virginia Beach Convention Center exists to facilitate successful experiences by offering a full range of high-quality services and amenities for conventions, professional trade shows, consumer shows and community events.

The right candidate for this position will be a self-motivated individual who enjoys a challenging work environment and wants to make a difference in our organization.

You will be an integral part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service to our clients. The start date for this position will be on or after July 1, 2024.

Job duties include the following :

• Responsible for the maintenance, system operation and general condition of a public assembly facility and its equipment.
• Lead, hire, supervise, schedule, train and participate in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful environment.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for the facility, the physical plant, systems, finishes, fixtures, equipment, and grounds.
• Use a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) to generate and track work orders and maintain records of all maintenance activity.
• Train facility staff in the proper and safe operation of facility systems, equipment and tools; maintain a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Perform regular inspections of facility, equipment and systems.
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment; order supplies and tools as necessary; prepare documents for equipment procurement;

prepare technical bid specifications and contracts for contracted services.

• Plan and coordinate facility maintenance schedules with facility use schedules and avoid conflicts between events and maintenance.
• Responsible for facility sustainability initiatives, including but not limited to, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.
• Coordinate maintenance activity and work cooperatively with Grounds-keeping, Housekeeping and Set-up, Event Services and contractors to ensure facility readiness.
• Develop and maintain budget for utilities, equipment, supplies, contracts and personnel.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.

Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.

As a City employee, you will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance options, a wellness program, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more.

Official City Job Description :

Working Conditions :

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Minimum Requirements :

MINIMUMS : Requires any combination of education (above high school level) and / or experience and training equivalent to a minimum of five (5) years in a facility maintenance position including a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory role.

Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing.

Positive drug test results may result in counseling and / or discipline, up to and including, termination. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status.

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.

Additional Requirements :

DMV Transcript : Required

CDL : Not Required

DOT History : Not Required

CPS Check : Not Required

Physical : Required

Respirator : Not Required

Polygraph Review : Not Required

Psychological Screening : Not Required

Attachments Required : None

Preferences :

• Experience working in a public assembly facility
• Experience with budget planning
• Experience writing technical bid specifications
• Experience with building / facility automation systems (Automated Logic, Metysis, Siemens, Tracer)
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Hands-on experience with building trades (such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plumbing)
• Industry certification such as Certified Facility Manager
• Knowledge of safety and training
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