Facilities Manager

Position Overview

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The Rosemont Ice Arena, part of Spectate Group, a sports and recreation company within the Nicholas Family of Companies, is seeking a full-time Facilities Manager to oversee and support facility operations.
The Facilities Manager oversees repair and maintenance work performed by technicians, vendors, and contractors, including building maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial services, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards and timely completion of work orders. The ideal candidate is collaborative, provides clear direction, is flexible with hours, and demonstrates reliability and a positive attitude.
Primary Responsibilities:
Recruit, train, and schedule employeesCoordinate monthly staff meetingsEnsure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment across all facilitiesAssists the director of facilities in developing and maintaining a capital improvement budgetOversee on-site capital improvement projectsSchedule and coordinate required annual inspections, resolve any issues, and maintain up-to-date inspection reports and certificatesServe as the primary liaison with the Village of Elk Grove (police, fire, village inspections, and permitting)Assist in managing maintenance contracts in collaboration with the director of facilitiesObtain, maintain, and organize certificates of insurance from vendorsEnsure cost-effective purchasing of supplies, parts, and vendor contractsManage and maintain a work order system through the Computerized Maintenance softwareAssist the director of facilities and the accounting department in budget development and ensure expenditures align with the approved budgetImplement and oversee general and preventive maintenance programs for all facilitiesDirect and manage all aspects of facility infrastructure, including refrigeration and HVAC systemsServe as the primary point of contact for tenants, including the Chicago Mission, Hatty’s, Illinois Bone & Joint, and future tenantsMaintain and oversee the facility’s technology infrastructureAlong with the manager of operations, be on callShare responsibility with the manager of operations for overseeing xzbcwsv all tournamentsCoordinate crowd control and safety procedures for on-and off-ice eventsOversee maintenance of the security camera systemPerform other duties as assigned by the director of facilities
Qualifications:Strong knowledge of building systems, structures, interiors, exteriors, housekeeping, and maintenanceProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferredEffective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projectsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlinesExcellent communication and organizational skills