Athletic Facilities and Field Maintenance Manager

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Job Title

Athletic Facilities and Field Maintenance Manager

Agency

Texas A&M International University

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Job Title

Athletic Facilities and Field Maintenance Manager

Agency

Texas A&M International University

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Department

Athletics Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,180.17 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Athletic Facilities and Field Maintenance Manager, under direction, oversees and directs the day to day operations and maintenance of all athletic department facilities and playing surfaces.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement game day preparation and cleanup for athletic fields and facilities.

• Manage all preparations for activities using athletic fields and facilities.

• Oversee and instruct assigned staff.

• Oversee the painting and upkeep of athletic fields and facilities.

• Supervise the post-game cleanup.

• Supervise the painting and upkeep of grass practice fields.

• Instruct assigned staff in field maintenance and upkeep of athletic fields and facilities.

• Prepare and order maintenance supplies needed for all athletic facilities.

• Coordinate with University, all services provided by them, for developmental and non-departmental activities.

• Supervise the daily maintenance of the athletic fields (mowing, watering, fertilization, chemical applications). Oversee preparations for practice.

• Plan summer maintenance projects for athletic fields

• Oversee the game day field preparations for all home games.

• Plan summer maintenance projects on athletic fields and facilities.

• Assist with other department activities.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring equipment needs and recommending repair or replacement as necessary.

• Develop and maintain a budget.

• Responsible for the security and storage of equipment and/or for facilitating spaces for such storage for all Department of Athletics Teams.

• Maintain ultimate responsibility for coordination, management and communication of comprehensive facilities’ schedule and to include all events (internal, external and athletic) and upkeep to all parties involved.

• Responsible for all facility rental agreements.

• Maintain continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.

• Coordinate regularly with coaches and other Athletics personnel to judge and assess needs and requirements competitions surfaces and venues.

• Oversee the game day administration for Department of Athletics events.

• Maintain accurate records: attendance at home contests and monitor concessions tickets sales revenue.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

• Experience – Five years’ related experience.

• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with a higher education organization in the area of arena/convention facility and/or event management recordkeeping and report preparation.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Facilities maintenance including carpentry, electrical and mechanical work, irrigation and grass management.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work in facility management and event operations.

• Public relations, interpersonal communication skills and customer service.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and computer efficient.

• Knowledge in OSHA standards in maintaining a safe working environment.

• Must possess ability to plan, develop, organize and manage all aspects of the operational activities of the facility.

• Must be able to work under deadlines.

• Ability to demonstrate good judgement and respond quickly and professionally under pressure and in a very open and public environment.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises part-time and student employees.

Other Requirements

• This position may require working outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Some travel required.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $50,162/annually

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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