Director of Operations| Tony’s Pizza Events Center

Oak View Group

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Position Summary

The Director of Operations is responsible for the management, supervision and coordination of all maintenance and operations for Tony’s Pizza Events Center. This individual will oversee the operations department of the arena and provide highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager.

 

This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $65,000.

 

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 12 holidays). This position will remain open until Oct 24, 2024

About the Venue

The TONY'S® Pizza Events Center, located in Salina, Kansas is composed of a newly renovated 6,500+ seat multipurpose arena and the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall, an 18,000 square foot convention space. Nicknamed Mid-America's Meeting Place, the Tony's Pizza Events Center provides central Kansas a place to meet, play and experience events that enhance living-in and visiting the City of Salina.

 

The City of Salina is the primary owner of the Tony's Pizza Events Center. OVG360 manages the Tony's Pizza Events Center as well as hundreds other public assembly facilities around the world.

Responsibilities

• Oversees overall daily operation and maintenance of the facility and all systems.  This includes HVAC, audio/video systems, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, workplace safety, communications including Wi-Fi, scoreboard systems, pest control, custodial services, and landscaping etc.
• Participate in the development and administration of the facility’s operations and capital budgets; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary
• Oversees the communicating of event-related information from the Events Department to the appropriate department staff members
• Oversees the operation of event set-up and tear-down, i.e., basketball floor, stage risers, chairs, signs, banquet functions, etc.
• Acts as liaison with the City of Salina for numerous facility related functions (City Codes, Parking, Licenses, permits, inspections, warranties, etc.)
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures
• Responsible for Health & Safety compliance
• Develop and update comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Venue Maintenance Plans, Operations Manual, Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan, Annual Facility Report, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Code Rules & Regulations, etc.)
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, facility stakeholders and facility users
• Direct and monitor the work of contractors, engineers and architects on building projects
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, and material safety data sheets; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations
• All other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in facility operations management including 3 years in a supervisory role at a manager’s level
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of physical plant management, supervisory skills and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations.
• Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and control.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Basic Knowledge of Fire Alarm / Fire Protection systems
• Capable of operating in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability