Assistant Building Superintendent (Engineering)

About the role

Legends Global, a venue management and live event production company, is hiring an Assistant Building Superintendent (Engineering) for the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and working under the Building Superintendent, the role supervises day-to-day repairs and operations of the building's mechanical and safety systems and ensures compliance with building codes and regulations. Base salary is $105,000-$115,000 annually.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out day-to-day repairs in HVAC, steam boiler, water treatment, mechanical equipment, fleet equipment, fire life safety systems and lighting operations.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, federal, state and local regulations, and oversee permits, applications and renewals for boilers, elevators, escalators, fuel and fire pumps and other equipment.
• Develop operating procedures and best practices for engineering and maintenance mechanic divisions aligned with corporate standards and the building superintendent's goals.
• Manage the building engineers and maintenance mechanic division, coach, train and develop staff, and assign and follow up on daily work and special projects.
• Maintain open communication, hold daily tailgate meetings, run status reports and keep work orders completed on time.
• Assist in preparing annual operating and capital budgets, oversee daily inspections and preventive maintenance, and coordinate biannual building inspections.
• Attend pre-construction, WERM, safety and operations meetings, and assist with Energy Star, sustainability, quality assurance and disaster programs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Recreational Management, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 7 years of related experience in building trades and operations, and 5 years in the public assembly or hospitality industry (hotels, stadiums, arenas, convention centers).
• 3 to 5 years in a supervisory or management position, or equivalent.
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to work variable hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Required skills

• Operating a PC with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Reading blueprints, drawings and related materials.
• Good judgment and decision-making under pressure and tight deadlines.