Building Operations Coordinator- Fitness and Recreation

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The department of Fitness and Recreation is seeking a dedicated Building Operations Coordinator to help oversee the daily maintenance, operations, and upkeep of our growing network of recreational facilities and outdoor spaces. This position plays a critical role in supporting over 700,000 annual facility visits by ensuring our fitness centers, aquatic facilities, recreational fields, and auxiliary spaces remain operational, safe, and ready to serve students, faculty, staff, and guests. Working closely with the Assistant Director, the Building Operations Coordinator will lead a team of full-time and student employees while coordinating facility maintenance, cleaning operations, equipment inventory, purchasing, and risk management efforts across Fitness and Recreation facilities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in building and equipment maintenance with exceptional leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact on the campus experience while helping support the continued growth and success of one of the university's most active and dynamic departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 24 months of professional building management/facilities experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily maintenance, operations, and upkeep of recreational facilities and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure fitness centers, aquatic facilities, recreational fields, and auxiliary spaces remain operational, safe, and ready to serve.
• Lead a team of full-time and student employees.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, cleaning operations, equipment inventory, purchasing, and risk management efforts across Fitness and Recreation facilities.

Benefits

• Pay Range: Targeted pay up to $26.44 hourly, based on experience.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)
• Travel: Not required
• Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level