Assistant Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations

Georgetown University•Washington DC, DC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletics Facilities Assistant Director is responsible for athletic facility and field maintenance, improvements, and assigned projects; managing operations in the absence of a supervisor; and maintaining cooperation and strong working relationships between campus departments, including Facilities Management, and Athletics stakeholders. The role provides timely maintenance and preparation of competition and practice athletic and multipurpose fields, along with maintenance and preparation of other athletics facilities and offices to ensure safe conditions for staff, student-athletes, and spectators. The position performs building and grounds maintenance and improvements at all athletic facilities. Duties include cleaning and trash removal; turf maintenance management for natural and synthetic surfaces; field striping; gymnasium floor maintenance; irrigation operations; and the operation and preventive maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and hand tools. The role also assists with planning and implementing preparation schedules for athletics facilities and operations, removes snow and ice, and supports setup, operational preparation, and teardown for varsity athletic events, authorized special events, and other University activities. Work must be performed safely, with work sites secured and required safety procedures and equipment used. The employee is expected to provide quality customer service and represent Georgetown University positively and professionally.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two years of experience in general park grounds, athletic facilities operations, facility maintenance, building trades, construction, maintaining park and construction equipment, or closely related work.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Ability to operate facilities management equipment, including field-striping sprayers, utility vehicles, loaders, Bobcats/skid loaders, and related equipment.
Ability to be on call for emergencies.
Ability to follow directions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and organize equipment requirements for daily operations.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Maintain, improve, and complete assigned projects at athletic facilities and fields.
Manage operations in the absence of a supervisor.
Maintain productive working relationships with campus departments, Facilities Management, and Athletics stakeholders.
Clean facilities and remove trash.
Manage natural and synthetic turf maintenance, stripe fields, maintain gymnasium floors, and operate irrigation systems.
Operate and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, athletics equipment, and hand tools.
Assist with planning and implementing preparation schedules for athletics facilities and operational needs.
Remove snow and ice from synthetic turf, athletics facility patios, and entryways.
Set up, prepare, and tear down facilities for varsity athletic events, authorized special events, and other University activities.
Follow work-zone safety rules, secure work sites, and use required safety equipment.
Provide quality customer service and maintain good public relations with internal and external customers.
Inspect work progress, materials, and equipment to confirm work meets specifications and standards.
Maintain and prepare competition and practice athletic and multipurpose fields, other athletics facilities, and offices.
Perform building and grounds maintenance and improvements at athletic facilities.