Convention Center Operations Supervisor

Job Posting End Date:
September 18, 2026 Department: CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Compensation Grade: A12 Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Pay Range A12- $63,190.40 - $98,467.20 Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications. Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
Yes Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

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.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm however, work schedule will vary based upon event activity and can include nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 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 for contracted services.
• Plan and coordinate facility maintenance schedules with facility use schedules and avoid conflicts between events and maintenance.
• Support and assist in 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.
• Provide input on budget items and monitor budget expenditures for utilities, equipment, supplies, contracts and personnel.
• Work a varied schedule based upon event activity/operational needs including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

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.

• Supervisory experience
• Facilities maintenance experience

• Knowledge of building trades
• Experience writing technical bid specifications

There is a $5000.00 Hiring Bonus for newly hired employees. The bonus will be divided into three increments and is subject to a repayment agreement:

• $1000.00 will be awarded upon beginning your employment.
• $1500.00 will be awarded upon completing 6 months of employment.
• $2500 will be awarded upon completing the 12-month probationary period.

• DMV Transcript:
  Yes
• CDL:
  No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
  No
• CPS Check:
  No
• Physical:
  No
• Respirator:
  No
• Psychological Screening:
  No
• Polygraph:
  No
• At Will:
  No

Minimum Requirements:

Requires any combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience and training equivalent to a minimum…