Park Facilities Manager

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Start Date: April 15, 2025  Compensation: $90,000-95,000 per year

The Park Facilities Manager oversees the day-to-day maintenance of the entire park facility. This includes responsibility for all routine, reactive, and preventative maintenance to ensure the park’s infrastructure remains functional and meets Little Island’s operational standards. The role involves leading the development and execution of a comprehensive maintenance program for all park facilities, such as public and performance spaces, back of house areas including restrooms, dressing rooms and storage areas. The manager directly supervises the facilities team to ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and tracks work to improve overall operations. Additional responsibilities include managing inspections, overseeing repairs, resolving maintenance issues to minimize disruptions, and supporting special park projects. This position reports to the Senior Director of Park Operations

Responsibilities/Duties

Maintenance and Technical Operations:

  • Perform skilled mechanical maintenance on facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, etc.)
  • Oversee the maintenance of park equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
  • Manage Facilities Supervisor, Technicians, and other facilities staff, ensuring effective vendor management and troubleshooting. Responsible for ensuring the internal facilities team is trained to perform key maintenance tasks and identifying when work should be outsourced to vendors. Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Project and Departmental Management:

  • Oversee the facilities team, consisting of 3 technicians, a supervisor, and an admin, including hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision.
  • Lead Facilities team projects, ensuring timely and efficient task completion. Ensure accountability for Upkeep and the tracking of all projects, ensuring accurate documentation and progress monitoring across all tasks.
  • Plan and execute capital maintenance projects as needed in collaboration with park leadership.
  • Negotiate and manage relationships with consultants and vendors.
  • Develop and maintain systems to improve operational efficiency and address changing demands, including staffing, training, storage, and work order/inventory management, with support from the Horticulture and Facilities Associate.
  • Partner with the Park Operations team in planning and conducting quarterly staff training and team-building meetings.

Safety and Compliance:

  • Participate as a key member of the Safety Working Group to ensure safe operations across the park.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and safety standards.
  • Develop maintenance plans and budgets in partnership with the Senior Director of Park Operations.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration and Support:

  • Collaborate with Park Managers, Horticulture, and General Operations teams within the Park Management Collaboration working group to integrate Facilities operations across park activities. Ensure the co-management of all park spaces, fostering a balanced and safe operation through shared leadership and effective coordination.
  • Maintaining IT resources and equipment in the park in partnership with the operations team, production, and external IT vendor.

Additional Duties:

  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 5-8 years of experience in facilities management, including hands-on technical work.
  • Certifications in relevant trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems are strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of construction, building systems, and maintenance best practices.
  • Experience supervising teams, with the ability to manage and train staff effectively.
  • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to project manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of work quality. Knowledge of Upkeep or similar project tracking software a plus.
  • Experience with vendor management, including contract negotiation and oversight.
  • Strong leadership skills, with an understanding of team dynamics and responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance with regulations.
  • Comfort working outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions (light rain, summer heat, direct sunlight).
  • Ability to transport or lift items weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Contact Information

Little Island
Contact Name: Melanie Dorsey
Email: jobs@littleisland.org
Phone: 9293847990
Website: Apply Online