POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Facility Operations will be responsible for daily activities required to operate, maintain and service GEODIS Park and events by performing the following duties in conjunction with the Facility Operations staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct, supervise and schedule all aspects of stadium operations including maintenance, housekeeping, changeover, and engineering.
Implement and update facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Oversee maintenance of the physical plant, systems, equipment, and vehicles.
Create and maintain a 1-year, 5-year and 10-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Monitor and maintain warranties to ensure compliance and that all warranties are current.
Oversee permit compliance, application, and renewals for items related to venue maintenance that includes, but is not limited to, elevators, backflow preventers, fire suppression and sprinkler systems, and grease traps, chilled water lines, transformers, and emergency power generation.
Know and ensure all laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules and regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.
Develop programs to train all employees on Fire/Life Safety, Emergency and OSHA procedures.
Negotiate service agreements and contracts.
Provide yearly inventory of all equipment.
Coordinate operations activities with other departments and event-related contractors to assure facility readiness and smooth operation of events.
Follow procedures for the use of the computerized maintenance management system.
Create Energy Savings Plan to manage utility expenses.
Assist in planning and managing the department’s annual operating budget and capital budget.
Develop relationships with City of Nashville staff to ensure areas adjacent to the venue and rights-of-way are well kept and enhance the guest experience and safety.
Produce billing statements for each event and compile necessary data for event staff payroll to be submitted as required.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage Facility Engineer, Facility Operations Manager and Housekeeping Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5-7 years facility management experience, preferably in a stadium or arena.
Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures related to event set-up and conversions.
Possess skills and experience in contract negotiations, business law, budget preparation, labor relations and purchasing procedures.
Ability to prioritize and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to effectively supervise staff.
Ability to speak and understand Spanish a plus.
Qualified Promise Zone residents given priority treatment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
While performing the duties of this role the employee is required to walk extensively, occasionally required to kneel, climb to high walkways and balance.
This position is required to work outside and inside of the building with some exposure to adverse conditions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.