Manager, Facilities Maintenance

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your Role

This position reports to the Executive Director of Studio Services and has operational oversight of the Main Lot stages and building exterior and interior facilities, including: preventative maintenance, restorations, modifications, oversight of maintenance staff, value engineering proposals, working with vendors, oversight of operating expenditures, approving payroll, department performance and productivity, and special projects as needed.  In addition, this position supervises employees and assists with trade union staff, union grievances, discipline and other labor relations matters.

Working autonomously at times, this position will serve as the initial point of contact with clients requesting work, vendors for Studio Services projects and will be leading on-site walkthroughs with trades for job creation.  Working closely with OPS staff for: scheduling building/stage/backlot work, coordinating work vehicles, site walks, client field job walks and inspections of job sites.  This position will also be part of all capital projects: initial project identification, meetings, tracking (working with finance, reporting systems and tracking on all issues with billing), project initiation and coding once work is approved by Executive Director of Studio Services. This position works closely with various departments including Safety, Fire, Construction and Utility Services to ensure protocols are followed for projects and partners with Studio Operations department managers on client needs, ensuring building, stage and backlot maintenance requests and projects are completed within budget and timeline.  Facilities Maintenance Departments:  Maintenance, Gardening, Labor, Paint, Furniture Movers, Key Shop

Your Role Accountabilities

• Manages Forepersons and employees in the Gardening, Labor, Crafts Services, Key Shop, Furniture Relocation, Facilities Maintenance and Paint departments. Responsible for handling employee related matters such as managing performance, issuing discipline, union grievances, pay issues.  Approves weekly timesheets for crews.
• Manages facility vendor contracts such as water, coffee, waste management, paving and other related services.
• Reviews weekly work requests to determine the level of staffing is needed so that work can be completed.  Conducts weekly team meetings for each group to communicate important information and assign projects. Reviews monthly P&L to ensure that projects are tracked and on budget; Pcard approver for department purchases. 
• Performs Job walks throughout the studio facility to identify needed work, and review status of current work, meets with department heads at job sites on lot for updates on projects, whether landscaping, paint, roofing, construction and/or environmental.

Experience & Qualifications

• College degree preferred.

• 5+ years of working experience in a studio or campus environment working with multiple constituents.

• Experience with PC, Microsoft Office, required.

• Experience with following systems, preferred Planon and Xytech.

• Excellent ability to communicate (verbal and written), confident and poised while discussing issues with quick problem-solving skills and ability to build consensus while in meetings or otherwise.

• Ability to be on-call nights/weekends in case of emergency response and/or production support needs

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to track multiple projects

• Familiarity with Construction processes including defining scope, evaluating estimations, work scheduling, etc.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.