The Facility Manager supports the upkeep, functionality, and readiness of the Rose Bowl Stadium and the surrounding campus. Reporting to the Director of Projects & Facilities, this position assists in ensuring facility systems and assets are well-maintained, operational, and meet the standards of a world-class venue.
The role focuses on coordinating and carrying out daily maintenance activities, including inspections, preventative tasks, and minor repairs, while assisting with contractor oversight across key facility systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, audiovisual, and life safety. By helping to maintain safe and reliable facilities, the Facility Manager contributes to smooth operations, supports event readiness, and enhances the guest experience at one of the nation’s most iconic public venues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facility & Preventative Maintenance Oversight
Supports the upkeep and readiness of facilities by coordinating daily maintenance activities, assisting with supervision of personnel and contractors, and performing preventative maintenance tasks to sustain long-term reliability.
- Assist in coordinating maintenance operations for assigned areas of the stadium and campus to ensure systems and spaces remain operational, safe, and visually presentable.
- Provide direction to contracted personnel and/or in-house team members as needed, and support training or performance feedback under senior staff guidance.
- Help develop and carry out daily, weekly, and seasonal task schedules aligned with operational priorities and event calendars.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify safety hazards, infrastructure issues, or deferred maintenance needs, and report findings for corrective action.
- Perform recurring preventative maintenance tasks, equipment servicing, and inspections.
- Document maintenance activities and equipment conditions using internal systems and reporting tools.
- Coordinate with contractors and specialists to support timely completion of preventative maintenance tasks according to standards.
- Monitor facility systems and escalate issues requiring capital intervention or long-term planning.
- Assist with hands-on facility tasks such as light carpentry, painting, fixture repair, or general upkeep, and support tracking of asset lifecycles, warranties, and critical inventory.
Contractor & Vendor Coordination
Supports coordination of vendor relationships and helps ensure contracted services meet safety, quality, and compliance standards across facility systems.
- Act as a point of contact for contracted maintenance and specialty vendors across facility systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, audiovisual, vertical transportation, and fire/life safety.
- Coordinate scheduling, site access, and basic compliance with scope of work.
- Support enforcement of safety regulations, venue policies, and best practices.
Financial Administration & Work Order Management
Assists with the administrative and financial processes that support facility maintenance operations.
- Initiate work orders, purchase requisitions, and notices to proceed for maintenance services.
- Review contractor invoices for accuracy and alignment with contracted terms before submitting for approval.
- Prepare supporting documentation for chargebacks, reimbursements, or cost allocations.
- Assist in tracking expenditures and budget balances for assigned areas using internal tools and spreadsheets.
Event Support & Venue Readiness
Assists with event operations by helping to prepare, maintain, and restore facilities before, during, and after major events, while supporting collaboration with internal teams and partners to address maintenance needs as they arise.
- Assist with pre-event, event-day, and post-event facility readiness for a wide variety of events, including concerts, sporting events, festivals, and community programming.
- Support coordination with internal stakeholders and event partners to help ensure assigned areas meet expected standards throughout event operations.
- Respond to emergent maintenance needs as directed and assist with post-event restoration efforts.
Other Duties as Assigned
Supports departmental process improvements and completes additional responsibilities as directed by leadership.
- Assist in the development and refinement of maintenance-related standard operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities & Project Management.
Education and/or Experience:
Knowledge of:
• City ordinances
• Business administration practices
• Budgeting
• Contract practices
• Purchasing
• Basic human resources practices
• Basic public safety practices
• Americans with Disabilities Act
Proficiency in Use/Application of the following:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with project management and maintenance systems (e.g., Smartsheet, CMMS platforms, etc.) preferred.
Skills in:
• Read/interpret documents
• Write reports/Correspondence
• Speak clearly/concisely
• Listen effectively
• Interface with the public
• Multi-tasking
• Problem solving
• Analytical
• Reasoning
• Proactive
• Flexibility/adapt to change
• Work under stressful conditions
• Business acumen/demeanor
• Independent judgment
• Customer service
• Teamwork/player
• Organization skills
• Public safety planning
Education and experience:
• College education or equivalent
• Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance, building operations and/or related field with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.
• Associate degree or vocational training in Facility Maintenance, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Additional certifications related to facility operations and project management are considered a plus.
Material and equipment used:
• Computers
• Office machines
• Golf/utility cart
• Two-way radios
• Cell phone/mobile data device
Pay Range: $69,688 - $101,048
The base pay range for this position may vary depending upon a number of factors including the individual candidates’ experience, qualifications, skills and competencies. This base pay is part of an overall package that is designed to compensate and recognize employees for their work and achievements. This position may be eligible for additional bonuses and commission incentives.
The RBOC offers the following benefits to all eligible employees:
· 100% coverage for employee medical/dental/vision for the employee’s selected benefits plan
· Long Term Disability/Life/AD&D
· Health & Dependent Care FSA accounts
· EAP
· Cafeteria Plan
· CalPERS retirement benefits
· 457b plan
Time off and leave plans include:
· 12 paid holidays plus 10 vacation days per year (these increase by tenure)
· 10 paid sick days per year
· 12 wellness days (one per month – do not accrue)
The RBOC reserves the right to modify or change the benefits programs at any time with or without notice.
The Rose Bowl is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
