Facilities manager

Description:

City Theatre Company (LORT D), Pittsburgh’s leading professional theater dedicated to new plays, seeks to hire a FACILITIES MANAGER . This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff position responsible for the overall maintenance, cleanliness and facility compliance for the entire City Theatre campus. This position’s schedule is flexible to the needs of the business and will include weekends, 35-40 hours per week.

Principle responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all physical facilities – offices, theaters, exterior areas, and public spaces – are operational, clean and functional for staff, artists, and guests.
• Monitor inspection and certification schedules and ensure that all third-party service is conducted and code compliance is achieved.
• Schedule regular and emergency maintenance with vendors, including electrical, plumbing, elevator operation, landscaping, snow removal, sprinkler systems, etc.
• Serve as first point of contact for campus alarm monitoring systems.
• Perform minor facility repairs and updates.
• Order and maintain facility supplies, such as cleaning and paper products, light bulbs, sidewalk salt, batteries, etc.
• Supplement third-party snow removal services if unexpected needs arise.
• Maintain an active facility repair/upgrade list for campus.
• Receive and promptly respond to staff requests regarding facility issues and be in-house point person/hotline for emergency maintenance issues.
• Support for facility rentals and City Theatre events with setup, janitorial needs and tear down

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an “audience-first” manner
• Ability to work in collaboration with team members from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
• The ability to communicate thoughtfully and professionally about solutions, capacities, and needs on both a departmental and personal level.
• Efficiently plan and execute repairs, renovations, and preventive maintenance.
• Understands that the facility supports the art and the audience experience.
• The propensity to use independent judgement when working with staff, vendors and patrons
• Strong organizational skills and working with a high level of accuracy and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite such as Excel and Word, and comfort with web-based software and the ability to adapt, learn, and trouble-shoot within these platforms.
• Ability to initiate, self-start, problem-solve, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• A commitment to collaboration and the organization’s values, which include a dedicated focus on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility and engagement in professional training related to the organization’s anti-racism commitments.
• An enthusiasm for the arts and for delivering a safe, pleasant, and enjoyable experience.
• Comfort with physical demands that include lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, kneeling, bending, and working at heights (on ladders and in lifts.)

Reporting & Compensation :

The position reports directly to the Director of Operations. It is a full-time non-exempt year-round position, with an hourly rate of $20.00 and eligible for overtime compensation, plus a competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-covered health and life insurance; optional vision, dental and FSA plans; paid vacation and holiday leave.

There is a 60-day probationary period that will commence upon first day of employment. At the end of this period, both parties may mutually agree to re-visit the terms and responsibilities of the position.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and résumé through the City Theatre hiring portal available under “Auditions & Employment” on the organization’s website; or, alternatively, you may send these materials to email [email protected].

For more information about City Theatre, visit CityTheatreCompany.org. No phone calls.

Please use your cover letter – which may be directed to Director of Operations Jason Clark – to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role, and how your background and experience responds to the desired skills and qualities.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

ABOUT CITY THEATRE:

City Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) candidates. In building an equitable work environment, the organization values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. City Theatre does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. City Theatre is committed to building a team that reflects its values and encourages all interested candidates to apply.

Founded in 1975, City Theatre is in its 51st season as Pittsburgh’s home for bold new plays. Located in the historic South Side on its four-building cultural campus, the company produces a season of regional and world premieres; its renowned Young Playwrights Festival, now in its 26th year; a season-long reading series of new works in progress; and the annual Momentum Festival. City Theatre’s mission is to provide an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary plays that engage and challenge a diverse audience. Its vision is to be the best mid-sized theater in America. Organizational core values are: Community; Collaboration; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility; and Creativity. With an annual average operating budget of over $3.3M, City Theatre is the largest performing arts organization not located in Pittsburgh’s downtown Cultural District and is a constituent and core member of the League of Resident Theaters (LORT), Theatre Communications Group (TCG), and the National New Play Network (NNPN). Clare Drobot serves as Artistic Director alongside Managing Director James McNeel. The current full-time staff numbers 24 with over 100 additional part-time, artist, and contractor staff employed each season. City Theatre is governed by a board of 23 community volunteers (Barbara Rudiak, board president). Learn more at CityTheatreCompany.org.