FACILITIES MANAGER

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Memphis Brand

Operations

USD 50k-50k / year

Posted on Nov 3, 2026

Title: Facilities Manager
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Location: Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre for Performing Arts and Education
Salary/Classification: $50,000 Salaried, Exempt

At the Orpheum Theatre Group, you will find amazing talent on our stages and throughout our dedicated staff. We are committed to serving the Mid-South through our nonprofit mission, which includes our numerous education and community engagement programs and our commitment to equity and diversity. Our Orpheum Theatre Group team is dynamic, creative, innovative, and community-minded, and we are ready to welcome you!

The Facilities Manager provides hands-on facility maintenance coverage. The person in this role performs daily walk-throughs, handles low-risk maintenance tasks, supports event turnover, and helps organize facilities records and inventory.

How You Will Contribute

  • Conduct daily and pre-event walk-throughs of public areas, lobbies, restrooms, and back-of-house; log issues with notes or photos.
  • Replace accessible lamps and bulbs; perform touch-up painting, patching, and minor cosmetic repairs.
  • Tighten or replace loose hardware, signage, and basic door fixtures.
  • Log and route incoming maintenance requests to the Director of Facilities or designated vendor.
  • Help compile the compliance/inspection calendar, warranty documents, and vendor contact list for handoff.
  • Catalog open repairs and deferred maintenance into a single running list for the incoming Specialist.
  • Access, monitor, and adjust building automation system (BAS) when needed.
  • Escort vendors and contractors on site and confirm completed work.
  • Receive deliveries as required and secure building after delivery is made.
  • Track deliveries and supply inventory; flag reorder needs to the Director of Facilities.
  • Support Event Operations with set-up, reset, and teardown of furniture, stanchions, and signage per event sheets.
  • Check exits, stairwells, and egress paths are clear.
  • Organize the facilities office, storage areas, and tool inventory.
  • Other duties as assigned

How You Stand Out

  • High School Diploma or GED required; college or trade school degree preferred.
  • Prior experience in building maintenance, janitorial/facilities support, or related trade a must.
  • Comfortable using a work order or ticketing system, basic email and spreadsheets.
  • Able to lift 50lbs and work on your feet in a large historic building.
  • Available for a schedule that may include evenings and weekends tied to the event calendar.
  • Excellent facility maintenance skills and strong working knowledge of building procedures.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing trades.
  • Appreciation and understanding of historic architecture and its preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation is a plus.
  • Solid written/verbal communication skills with internal staff and external constituents.
  • Great organizational and multitasking abilities.

How We Stand Out

  • Benefits and Perks
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Unlimited paid sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Parking provided
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • A diverse team of colleagues
  • Volunteer and committee opportunities
  • Tickets to select Orpheum and Halloran Centre events as available

Campus located in the heart of downtown Memphis with a historic theatre and modern performing arts and education center

Our Mission

The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.

Our Vision

The Orpheum Theatre Group will strive to be a world-class performing arts organization, serving as a cultural beacon and catalyst for positive change.

Our Values

  • Innovative: The Orpheum Theatre Group takes risk and invests in new ideas.
  • Inclusive: The Orpheum Theatre Group is welcoming and accepting to all.
  • Inspirational: The Orpheum Theatre Group motivates positive change through the performing arts.
  • Integrity: The Orpheum Theatre Group acts ethically and considers all viewpoints.
  • lmpactful: The Orpheum Theatre Group provides meaningful opportunity.
  • Transformative: The Orpheum Theatre Group changes lives, Memphis and the world.

Our Commitment

The Orpheum Theatre Group is dedicated to creating a welcoming and fair space for all. We acknowledge the inequities that exist in our community and are committed to removing barriers that limit access to the arts. Through our ongoing dedication to this goal, we strive to ensure that everyone feels at home on our stages and in our audience.

To apply, please forward resume to hr@orpheum-memphis.com.

EEO/AA

To apply for this job email your details to barnes@orpheum-memphis.com