Assistant Director Of Operations| Rupp Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values

• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.
• We treat each other fairly and with respect.

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The Assistant Director of Operations will help to manage projects and procure bids/supplies for the facility. The position will aid the Director of Operations in coordinating outside contractors and construction companies building or performing work on Central Bank Center property. They will be resposible for maintaing the maintenance management software (Micromain) and provide day to day support to department managers. Also, they will assist in building inspections, risk management, safety, and quality control. The position will have other duties assigned based on the needs of the facility

This role will pay a salary of $80,000 to $95,000.

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 11 holidays).

We are building an organization that serves our fans, community, and partners through world class entertainment, sports, and events. We believe in being authentically Kentucky. This means staying true to what makes Kentucky, Kentucky -- by rolling up our sleeves to get things done, valuing hospitality and gathering together, being a pillar in our community, teamwork over the individual, celebrating our wins, taking risks, and stretching our potential. As part of Oak View Group (OVG360), we embrace a positive disRUPPtion. OVG360 was built on the idea that we are all fans first, and our decisions and guest interactions are made through that lens.

• Support Operations Department by reviewing work plans and helping to identify and resolve problems throughout the complex.
• Participate in employee growth and coaching.
• Aids in developing pre-event department expense estimates for the Event Management Department and Finance Department.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Operations Department budget; Forecasting of future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Order supplies and materials for building supplies and maintenance within budget guidelines.
• Maintenance Software system administration (user assignments, inventory, asset management).
• Assist in coordination with outside construction companies performing work at the facility.
• Assists in the administration of Stagehands (in house) and other labor groups.
• Assist in coordination of health and safety compliance using OSHA standards.
• Represents Operations Department in absence of Director of Operations.
• Help to build and administer training programs within the operations department. As well as assist managers in program roll out.
• Assign and track the process of projects throughout the facility under the direction of the Director of Operations.
• Review procedures and policies for efficiency.
• Aid department managers in the hiring process as well as disciplinary actions.
• Acts as co-liaison with University, City and State Services for numerous facility related functions. (City Codes, Fire Safety Codes, Parking, Licenses, permits, etc.)
• Participate in Capital improvement plans
• Assists in negotiation and administration of contracts with outside vendors including pest control, scoreboard systems, seasonal landscaping, etc.
• Works closely with the Event Management Department in the advancing and communicating of event information to the appropriate departments and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to adapt in a high-paced and occasionally high-stress enviroment
• Must show demonstrated knowledge of physical plant management, supervisory skills and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facility operations management

Physical Requirements

• Frequently works irregular hours and tight time deadlines.
• Job requires routine standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing and visually checking work assignments in progress and those that have been completed.
• Occasionally must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires a full range of body motions including seeing and hearing to normal range.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an enclosed office environment with occasional exposure to outside elements.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.