Facilities Assistant

POSITION: Facilities Assistant                           

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance and Facilities

REPORTS TO: Safety and Facilities Manager                  

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Hourly, Nonexempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

As the Facilities Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Maintenance team, under the direction of the Safety & Facilities Manager, with day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Legends Global – Grand Rapids Complex. This role will require the employee to work a rotating schedule between Van Andel Arena, the Acrisure Amphitheater, and the DeVos Place Convention Center and Performance Hall. This is a part-time position with flexible working hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize building management software programs to enter asset/operational data, manage and create maintenance work orders, and provide the facilities team with accurate records
• Work alongside the in-house maintenance staff to learn technical skills related to the industry such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. and assist as needed to complete these tasks
• Assist with day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating tasks or planning maintenance needs based on Event work orders
• Schedule routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside contractors
• Assist the Facilities Team by setting up appointments, scheduling meetings, distributing reports, and managing correspondence between outside both contractors/vendors and other departments within the venues
• Communicate with vendors to follow up on orders, appointments, and deliveries
• Fulfill additional clerical/technical tasks as assigned by a supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Experience working in technical trades is preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities  

• Capable of interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of the organization
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong detail-orientation
• Able to solve problems independently
• Able to manage time effectively

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Hours may vary based on event schedules, some weekends or evenings may be required.

COMPENSATION

Competitive wages, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site – DeVos Place

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is part-time, hourly, with exten