Facilities Assistant, USC Athletics

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

USC Athletics is seeking a Facilities Assistant to perform, inspect, and document facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements across athletic facilities and equipment. The position helps ensure venues and equipment are safe, clean, and functional for athletes, staff, and guests, and works closely with facilities managers, event managers, university partners, vendors, and contractors. The role also supports project coordination, building access and scheduling, asset inventory, facility branding, and event readiness. Knowledge of and experience in higher education, as well as an understanding of college athletes’ culture and needs, are preferred. The successful candidate is expected to support equal opportunity and USC’s Unifying Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; combined experience and education may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
A valid driver’s license is required. The position participates in the DMV Pull Notice System, and a DMV record is required as a final condition of employment.
General knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
Hands-on experience performing equipment repairs and office or home improvement projects.
Ability to work with diverse populations within the department and across the university.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
High degree of integrity, good judgment, and ability to respond quickly.
Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and project management software.
Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
Commitment to USC’s Unifying Values demonstrated through ideas, words, and actions.
Minimum field expertise includes knowledge of computer software for tracking facilities project data, such as project status and cost estimates.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or specialized or technical training.
Five years of combined experience in facilities management, project management, construction, event management, custodial services, trades, and/or athletic operations preferred.
Knowledge of and experience working in higher education.
Understanding of the culture and needs of college athletes.
Familiarity with city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other workplace safety requirements.
Experience working on a college or university campus.
Forklift certification and experience operating specialized tools.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair athletics facilities, including offices, meeting spaces, training areas, locker rooms, and practice and competition venues, as well as department-owned assets, appliances, machines, and equipment.
Conduct regular site walks and coordinate with facility managers to maintain facility cleanliness and appearance.
Coordinate facility maintenance projects with campus partners and outside vendors, and serve as a project point of contact.
Work collaboratively with facility managers to provide a high standard of service and care for facilities.
Document and report maintenance work and annual renewal projects, and prepare reports for the athletics facilities team and leadership.
Serve as lead facility manager at assigned facilities.
Assist with annual improvements and large-scale maintenance projects by completing assigned tasks, acting as a project coordinator or liaison, and organizing, scheduling, budgeting, and implementing small local projects.
Coordinate project schedules with facility managers, coaching staff, and administrators.
Track and report deferred maintenance, annual improvement, and capital projects under the department lead’s guidance.
Liaise with external contractors and vendors providing project-related services and facility branding updates and repairs.
Manage schedules and building access for trade partners and campus resources providing facility services.
Build and manage equipment vendor lists for projects and facilities.
Track and manage inventory of department-owned tools, equipment, and supplies in a shared database.
Participate in facility maintenance team meetings.
Install facility branding displays and graphics produced by outside vendors.
Create, print, and install department nameplates, temporary signage, and event signage using in-house equipment.
Build relationships with campus FPM zone managers, third-party custodial staff, and FPM project managers.
Ensure competition facilities are event-ready and comply with NCAA and Big Ten standards.
Assist with facility setup and preparation for special events, practices, and competitions.
Assist with outside rentals, camps, and clubs using athletics facilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.