Associate Director of Facilities

Compensation

$120,000 - $130,000 / year

Facilities

Los Angeles, CA

Are you ready to embark on a journey where your passion for art, fashion, culture, and excellence converge? Welcome to UOVO—the epitome of sophistication in storage, management, and logistics of valuable art, fashion, and wine. We invite all voices, experiences, and talents to join us and become part of an unparalleled journey where your career aspirations align with the remarkable. With state-of-the-art facilities across the country, we work towards exceeding expectations, for both our clients and employees alike.

At UOVO, we are more than logistics; we are architects of bespoke solutions and curators of extraordinary experiences. From climate-controlled storage to private viewing galleries, industry-leading technology to a full suite of services, UOVO crafts tailored solutions that go beyond preservation—they elevate. As part of the UOVO team you will work alongside industry professionals who share a passion for art, fashion, and logistics in a collaborative environment where your expertise contributes to the best-in-class employment and client experience UOVO provides!

UOVO seeks a Associate Director of Facilities to join its dynamic and growing team. The Associate Director of Facilities is responsible for overall facility operations, facilities budgets, capital planning, and projects in conjunction with the General Manager and Facilities Vice President. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of general facility directoring experience, experience working in maintenance of warehouses/industrial facilities, and managing climate controlled space.

The position requires strong technical knowledge as well as an understanding of workplace safety. The primary location for this role is UOVO’s Los Angeles facility with regular travel to UOVOs Anaheim, South San Francisco, and Livermore, CA facility as well.

• Maintenance management of mechanical equipment, fire suppression systems, security systems, overhead doors, HVAC equipment, pumps, water filtration systems, dock equipment, electrical systems, and office space
• Project management for small facilities projects, project coordination and supervision for larger facilities renovation projects in support of a construction team, including scheduling and reporting, project execution, punch listing, and commissioning activities
• Respond immediately to any equipment or facility-related incidents, acting as primary point of contact for all facilities related emergencies
• Manage access control systems, security camera systems, and fire detection systems; maintain call lists and escalation procedures.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), develop and provide performance reports
• Conduct regular fire/life safety drills for existing staff in five UOVO California locations.
• Manage utility service providers, maintenance contractors, and cleaning contractors
• Procurement activities related to facilities services and materials
• Provide skilled supervision to troubleshooting and repairs for various equipment
• Support client requests and manage employee satisfaction and well-being through the provision of a healthy and suitable workplace
• Communicate with local and remote team members on all facilities activities and issues
• Develop operating budgets and capital plans, manage facilities and projects to those budgets
• Assist with procuring estimates and proposals from various third parties
• Monitor and track attic stock and materials required to service the building effectively
• Support all facility-related requests for internal and external events that take place on site
• Schedule and assist any and all inspections related to the facility
• Escort facilities vendors and contractors working within Uovo’s facilities
• Manage facility to code compliance with local, state and federal requirements

• Team player, active problem solver, able to work in a dynamic environment with high level of accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise details regarding…