Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

To supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Facility Plant and Engineering Department, including safety, technical services, information technology, and event staffing functions; to provide highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager.

This role will pay a wage of $75,000 to $85,000.

For FT roles:   Benefits: 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 Dec 31, 2024.

Mayo Civic Center is Southern Minnesota's destination for local, regional, national, and international conventions, entertainment, social, and sporting events. Serving as a vital economic generator for the region, Mayo Civic Center focuses on providing an exceptional experience by delivering world-class service and high-quality, versatile facilities.

• Assume management responsibility for all activities involved in the maintenance and operation of the facility including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and ground keeping.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Oversee the set-up of utility services for events; coordinate facility arrangements with concessionaires; assist the Director of Operations in directing and monitoring the work of contractors, engineers, and architects on building projects.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate supervisory and line level trades staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures within company guidelines.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Facility Plant and Engineering Department budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and recommend for approval expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and records and permits as required; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Order supplies and materials within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supply inventory.
• Maintain technical services and information technology infrastructure, including oversight of internal or external staff, vendors and contractors.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required in a team environment that encourages exceptional service to our clients and the facility.

• Experience in the repair and maintenance of all HVAC systems including solid state controls water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, VAV boxes, AHU’s, fan coil units, and DX systems.

• Must have sufficient computer skills to operate standard office applications and to effectively operate the computer-based building management system.
• Must be experienced with the repair and maintenance of major systems in a large, client-centered operation including plumbing, electrical, painting, building structure, grounds, and interior aesthetic finishes.
• Must possess valid EPA certification for the handling and use of refrigerants used in the facility.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Experience in Convention Center/Hotel industry is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in building maintenance including at least two years of supervisory responsibility.
• Minimum completion of twelfth grade with specialized training in the field of building maintenance, HVAC operation and related building systems.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.