Facilities Director in Lynchburg, Virginia at Eastern Sports Management

• LocationHill City Sports Center, 118 Davis Cup Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States
• Job CategoryHill City Sports Center
• IndustryFacility Management, Building & Grounds Maintenance, Vendor Management
• Employee TypeSalary Exempt

Facility & Grounds Director

Hill City Sports Center, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Facilities Director to oversee maintenance, custodial operations, vendor management, and overall facility upkeep. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring our sports and fitness facility remains clean, safe, fully operational, and welcoming for members, guests, and staff.

The Facilities Director will lead all aspects of building maintenance, repair coordination, custodial services, and facility operations. This individual should possess strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills while maintaining high standards for cleanliness, safety, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will also establish and manage strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support efficient facility operations.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and custodial operations for the facility

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and building systems

• Supervise custodial and maintenance staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management

• Ensure cleanliness and presentation standards throughout the facility

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers

• Coordinate bids, negotiate service agreements, and oversee vendor performance to ensure quality and cost efficiency

• Manage third-party services including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool operations, landscaping, waste management, and specialty repairs

• Monitor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool systems, fitness equipment, and general facility operations

• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance or safety concerns

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational regulations

• Maintain inventory of maintenance and custodial supplies

• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and expense management related to facility operations

• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and operational issues

• Support event setup, breakdown, and operational logistics as needed

• Previous facilities management, maintenance, or operations leadership experience required

• Knowledge of building systems, custodial operations, and preventive maintenance practices

• Experience managing vendor relationships, contractors, and service agreements

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues efficiently

• Experience in fitness, sports, hospitality, or recreation facilities preferred

• Basic knowledge of pool operations and aquatic systems is a plus

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when necessary

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and perform physical maintenance tasks

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.