Facilities Manager

Summary:

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire Facilities Department on a 24-hour basis, ensuring that all activities and job duties align with established company and departmental policies, procedures, and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an annual preventive maintenance schedule at the start of each year to ensure efficient maintenance of all systems and equipment.
• Maintain and update the training library regularly.
• Assist the Director of Facilities in evaluating project feasibility and costs by preparing detailed data on material expenses and man-hour requirements.
• Ensure adequate staffing for maintenance tasks and project completion through effective manpower planning and future requirement projections.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget by compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Oversee the entire Facilities Department continuously, ensuring adherence to company and departmental policies, procedures, and goals.
• Coordinate job assignments with shift supervisors, prioritize tasks, and make cost-effective assignment decisions based on technicians’ expertise to ensure timely and successful job completion.
• Provide hands-on management of all shift supervisors and team members, maintaining high visibility and leadership during shifts, including swing and graveyard.
• Ensure team members are properly trained on all life systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
• Conduct monthly team member meetings to discuss policies, procedures, address concerns, and foster teamwork.
• Oversee new team member orientation, ensuring they understand company and departmental policies, procedures, and job duties.
• Manage team member counseling and documentation processes.
• Review and evaluate outside bids and proposals for company projects, occasionally contacting contractors.
• Ensure all equipment, systems, and facilities comply with local and national safety regulations, maintaining readiness for inspections by insurance, fire, and machinery officials.
• Serve as acting Director in the Director's absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree, preferably in engineering, management, business, or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of facilities maintenance management experience in a complex “24/7” environment; experience in gaming, resort, hotel, university, hospital, or similar operations is advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of life safety, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, acquired through extensive facilities or related experience.
• Experience with major kitchen appliance and laundry equipment repairs is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, and external contacts in English
• Sound judgment, good organizational skills, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Thorough knowledge of construction code requirements, with the ability to read codebooks, blueprints, and field schematics.
• Understanding of and compliance with ADA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and days, including holidays.

Certifications:

• Must be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Non-Gaming License. Rivers Casino will assist in the application process and pays the fee associated with this license.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting
• Regular bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching
• Ability to push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently

The above duties and responsibilities are representative. Full job descriptions are available upon hire.