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.

Under general direction from the Director of Operations, the Maintenance Manager directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the Maintenance Department and provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Operations. The Maintenance Manager oversees the installation, repair and upkeep of the Greater Richmond Convention Center, including hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems, buildings, grounds and other structures.

This role pays a yearly salary of $65,000 to $75,000.

Benefits 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 May 23, 2025.

The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest exposition and meeting facility in Virginia with 178,158 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, a 20,500 sq/ ft. grand ballroom and 50,000 sq. ft. of additional meeting space located in the capital city of Richmond, Virginia. The GRCC hosts 250events a year with approximately 400,000 attendees. 

JOB Duties (Including, but not limited to):

• Provide overall management of services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of the facility including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, trades and grounds keeping
• Select, train, schedule, motivate and evaluate Maintenance Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and safety programs; work with employees to correct deficiencies; initiate discipline and termination procedures
• 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. Conduct facility Life Safety inspections including weekly, monthly, and periodic PM inspections
• Prioritize, plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for facility maintenance personnel; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; inspect work product of subordinates 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 the development and administration of the Operations Department budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and obtain approval for all maintenance related expenditures; receive and maintain supplies; make recommendations for, and implement approved budget adjustments as necessary
• Oversee the set-up of utility services for events
• Maintain cost records of work performed and prepare cost estimates as requested; prepare invoices for services rendered that are to be used in event settlement. Track, record and report labor allocations in all areas of functional responsibility
• Develop and maintain accountings for labor, materials and utilities by event and cost category
• Prepare payroll work sheets for departmental personnel
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits as required
• Assist in developing and maintaining Capital Improvement Project reports and recommendations for the facility
• Assist in administering maintenance and service contracts (i.e. HVAC, building automation, vertical transportation, foliage maintenance, fire systems, generators, window cleaning, etc.)
• Solicit and review cost estimates. Oversee and coordinate the work of outside vendors and contractors
• Order parts and supplies. Control and monitor departmental inventory of tools, supplies and equipment
• Perform other duties as required

• EEOC, FLSA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC and ADA regulations. Relevant local, state and federal building regulations
• Lutron Lighting Systems
• Micromain, and Metasys Computerized Maintenance Management and Building Automation software
• ADP Employee scheduling and time keeping software
• Windows Operating systems and Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Project Management Techniques
• Customer Service practices
• Create, use and change working spreadsheets and documents
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience professionally performing a variety of facility maintenance tasks
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory responsibility

Education / Training:

• Vocational training in the facility maintenance field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management, Engineering or a related field

Licenses or Certificates:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a current CPR certificate
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Virginia driver’s license
• Possession of one or more Virginia Tradesman licenses
• Possession of valid EPA certification for the handling and use of HVAC refrigerants

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.