The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, Florida is searching for a Facilities Manager to join our team! 

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall management of services and processes that support the core business of the facility, and property quick service outlets. In addition, the Facilities Manager will manage the cleanliness of the arenas, expo centers and stadium. The Facilities Manager is involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to the Facilities Departments. It also means assisting in training, coaching and development of team members, and attend all mandatory meetings.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the facility department to ensure a continual level of outstanding customer service, highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and conduct.
• Delegating cleaning and maintenance tasks to facility team members.
• Prepare performance reviews and reports for the facility department and report to direct report/department head and Human Resources.
• Create S.O.P.’s and revise existing ones as needed.
• Utilize various cleaning agents, mixing according to label instructions, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.
• Train staff on proper handling and disposal of chemicals and cleaning materials.
• Work with the upper manager on budgeting for facility’s needs.
• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to team members.
• Recruits and train facility team members, following company, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure all Associates have proper supplies, equipment, and proper uniforms.
• Supervise and maintain the day-to-day operations of facilities.
• Oversee the scheduling to ensure adequate staffing is in place keeping within budget restraints and established productivity standards.
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics to lead and manage a team focused on quality, productivity, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain positive employee relations to include coaching, counseling, employment status changes (transfer, promotion), on-going training, and development according to Columbus Hospitality’s Policy and Procedure.
• Create and manage team member schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule including Nights, Weekends, and Holidays.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirement:

• Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Associate may have to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in all weather conditions. 
• Candidate must have excellent customer service skills.
• Janitorial experience 2 years preferred
• Custodian experience 2 years preferred

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.