Job Description

Title: Chief Engineer

Department: Facilities

Minimum Starting Pay: $75,000+/annually

Job Summary:

The Chief Engineer plans and executes the overall maintenance requirements of the Kentucky Performing Arts venue (KPA) and all other venues owned or managed by KPA. This position also manages the Engineering team to repair and maintain each of the KPA facilities. The Chief Engineer also plans and oversees a variety of projects determined by the Director of Facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of Kentucky Performing Arts while understanding and complying with company expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions with a positive and open mindset. Communicates clearly, consistently, respectfully, and collaboratively when communicating on behalf of KPA.
• Participates in all appropriate internal and external meetings, as well as professional development programs to maintain competency and increase acumen.
• Establishes, reviews and revises as necessary all maintenance procedures for the safety of all employees, patrons, and users of KPA venues in conjunction with the management team.
• Develops long-term maintenance strategies for KPA and all other facilities that they maintain.
• Implement and maintain CMMS building workorder and preventative maintenance system.
• Oversee the management of the Building Automation System for maximum efficiency and cost savings.
• Establishes procedures to handle all maintenance emergencies with Director of Facilities.
• Control all maintenance costs within the approved budgetsand operate building systems for maximum efficiency and cost savings.
• Directs and reviews all maintenance plans and special projects.
• Coordinates all projects with the appropriate outside contractors to minimize interruptions of activities and to ascertain the impact of any revisions to plant or equipment.
• Plans, review, and implement preventative maintenance programs in conjunction with the Director of Facilities.
• Works with contractors to develop quotes for all capital projects as directed by the Director of Facilities.
• Develops annual maintenance budgets for review by Director of Facilities.
• Controls all maintenance costs within the approved budget.
• Manages capital projects as assigned.
• Develops quotes, bids, cost analysis for capital projects as directed by the Director of Operations.
• Implements procedures that ensure the safety of all employees through proper training and observation.
• Maintain ongoing OSHA safety training throughout the facility.
• Ensure building maintenance and engineering support is provided for all events

Essential Physical Responsibilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate in all internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
• Ability to lift approximately (25 - 50) pounds unassisted using appropriate lifting techniques and/or devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time, as well as stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing, in compliance with Kentucky Performing Arts policy.

Education, License, and Skills:

Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education):

• A minimum education level of 2 years AA/AS Degree (BA/BS Degree Preferred)
• A minimum of (5) years leading a team of a minimum of six team members
• Thorough knowledge in operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology and event-related services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.
• High Proficiency with BAS and CMMS systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and other systems.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work extended hours including some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Works effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produces accurate results. Ability to listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Possessing licenses, certifications preferred, or training by local, state, or national authorities for the operation of equipment including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and forklift equipment, and operation.
• Proficient use of standard office computer equipment and software (including Microsoft Office).
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Kentucky Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.

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