Facilities Project Coordinator (Venues)

Salary Range

$32.77-$43.42

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

09-15-2026

Job Summary

The Facilities Project Coordinator provides technical, administrative, and supervisory support to the Facility Manager across multiple City of Orlando venues including Kia Center, Camping World Stadium, Harry P. Leu Gardens, and the Mennello Museum of American Art.

This is a highly hands-on technical position responsible for supporting all aspects of facility operations, maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and building systems management. The role requires an individual who is comfortable working directly in the field using tools, diagnosing problems, performing minor repairs, coordinating corrective actions, and ensuring facilities remain safe, operational, and event-ready.

The Facilities Project Coordinator will work alongside maintenance staff, engineers, vendors, and contractors while also independently performing inspections, repairs, equipment adjustments, and operational support functions as needed. This position requires practical working knowledge of facility systems, mechanical equipment, hardware, tools, and life-safety systems including fire alarm panels and fire suppression systems.

This role requires the ability to respond to operational issues quickly, troubleshoot building-related problems, and support maintenance activities during nights, weekends, holidays, and special events as required

Locations Currently Supported

• Kia Center
• Camping World Stadium
• Harry P. Leu Gardens
• Mennello Museum of American Art

Additional support may include future City of Orlando venues, including a planned amphitheater and multipurpose sports facility

* PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY *

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree or trade school certification with coursework in Facility Management, Building Maintenance, Construction Technology, Mechanical Systems, or a related field, plus Four (4) years of experience in facility maintenance, building operations, construction, mechanical systems, or commercial/public venue operations. And two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience required. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on technical experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise, and actively participate in maintenance and repair projects across assigned City of Orlando venues, including:HVAC systems Electrical systems Plumbing systems Structural and building systems Mechanical equipment Doors, hardware, locks, and facility infrastructure Fire alarm panels and fire suppression systems
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, adjustments, and operational support for building equipment and facility systems.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, ladders, lifts, and maintenance hardware safely and effectively in daily operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of facility systems and equipment to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, maintenance needs, and operational issues.
• Assist with repairing and maintaining facility hardware, fixtures, equipment components, and operational systems as needed.
• Support preventive maintenance programs by performing inspections, tracking repairs, and assisting with maintenance scheduling to improve system reliability and facility performance.
• Monitor and assist with fire alarm systems, fire panels, fire suppression equipment, emergency systems, and life-safety compliance requirements.
• Requisition equipment, tools, parts, materials, and supplies necessary for facility maintenance and operations.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project scope and City standards.
• Assist the Facility Manager with project planning, scheduling, budgeting coordination, reporting, operational logistics, and work order management.
• Respond to facility emergencies, operational failures, equipment malfunctions, and event-related maintenance needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide operational and technical support during events including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended operational hours.
• Collaborate with operations staff, event personnel, contractors, and City representatives to maintain safe, clean, and event-ready facilities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, project documentation, operational logs, and work order tracking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, OSHA requirements, and operational procedures.

Supervision & Accountability

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facility Manager.

Performance is evaluated through project completion, operational efficiency, responsiveness, facility condition, teamwork, technical knowledge, and written/verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting stadiums, arenas, museums, entertainment venues, public assembly facilities, or multi-site operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with building systems, facility repairs, tools, hardware, mechanical equipment, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of:Fire alarm panels Fire suppression systems Building automation systems Electrical troubleshooting Mechanical equipment operations CMMS/work order systems
• Experience coordinating contractors while also performing field-level operational support and repairs.
• Experience in event-driven or fast-paced facility environments.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational and event needs.
• Ability to respond to urgent facility issues and support live event operations.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hands-on operational environment.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, inspect systems, operate tools, and move throughout multiple facility environments as required.
• Ability to safely use maintenance tools, testing devices, and operational equipment.

Why Join Our Team

This role plays a critical part in supporting some of Orlando’s most iconic venues and public spaces. The Facilities Project Coordinator helps ensure facilities remain safe, functional, operationally efficient, and event-ready through a combination of technical expertise, hands-on repair work, project coordination, troubleshooting, and operational leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for a facilities professional who enjoys solving problems, working with tools and equipment, supporting large-scale venues, and being actively involved in the daily operation and maintenance of high-profile facilities.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.