Facilities Manager Utah Valley Convention Center

Position: Facilities Manager | Full-Time | Utah Valley Convention Center
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Overview

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance, building systems, and operational support for the Utah Valley Convention Center. This role manages facility maintenance programs-including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and grounds-while supervising staff, coordinating with Utah County Public Works, contractors, and vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position supports event operations through hands-on technical assistance, budget and asset management, capital project support, and responsive problem-solving in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while serving as a key advisor to the Director of Operations.

This role pays an annual salary of $55,000-$70,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 24th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of the venue, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, trades, and groundskeeping.
• Coordinate with Utah County Public Works Department to ensure that the services that they are providing for the convention center are taken care of in a timely manner and do not negatively affect the operation of events.
• Perform all snow removal duties as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of assigned programs and functions.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring work performance and safety standards.
• Assign work activities, projects, and work orders; monitor work flow; inspect work product of contractors to ensure accuracy and timeliness of completion; meet with staff to review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures and to identify and resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with the facility's maintenance standards and reporting requirements; assist in managing the facility's use of the Asset Works program.
• Forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, and utilities; monitor and obtain approval for all maintenance-related expenditures; receive and maintain supplies; make recommendations for and implement approved budget adjustments as necessary.
• Run electrical service and pick up for events, including for exhibitors who order either in advance or onsite the day of the event.
• Assist the Director of Operations in directing and monitoring the work of contractors, engineers, and vendors on building projects.
• Maintain cost records of work performed and prepare cost estimates as requested; prepare, code, and approve invoices for services rendered.
• Maintain a hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets, and required records and permits as required.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining capital improvement project reports and recommendations for the venue and assist in overseeing execution of capital improvement projects as assigned.
• Assist in administering maintenance and service contracts (i.e., HVAC, elevators, pest control, landscape maintenance, fire systems, etc.).
• Schedule & program HVAC system on an ongoing basis.
• Manage multiple maintenance and event-related projects simultaneously.
• Provide leadership to maintenance personnel.
• Provide highly responsible staff assistance to the Director of Operations.
• Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and venue users.
• Help with other aspects of events as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in facility maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Additional specialized training in the maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related facility systems.
• Must possess a demonstrated basic knowledge of methods, principles, and practices required for the operation, repair, and maintenance of all systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT, and mechanical codes.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience supervising/training personnel.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, and other related materials.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and stringent schedules and produce accurate results; must possess the ability to work independently and exercise proper judgment in routine matters.
• Must possess the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, contractors, guests, and others encountered in the course of employment.
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