Field/Facilities Attendant

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

About The Position

Under supervision, the Field/Facilities Attendant performs duties related to maintaining and cleaning Physical Education and Athletic Facilities in compliance with applicable regulations and codes. The position is task-oriented and typically works a second shift, Wednesday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; days and times may vary with operational needs. Duties include cleaning and maintaining facilities and outdoor grounds; preparing and taking down equipment; reading and interpreting plans and instructions; marking athletic fields, floors, and courts; painting and maintaining bleachers and other facilities; performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs; operating athletic equipment; loading and unloading trucks; maintaining building security; and handling job-related chemicals appropriately. The work involves indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme cold, noise, and vibration, and requires physical activity and lifting or exerting force as described in the job duties. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of custodial or grounds experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to meet the stated mental and physical requirements. Forklift and aerial work platform certifications must be obtained within a reasonable time if required for the position. Athletic facilities operation experience is preferred. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One year of custodial experience or grounds experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the University’s auto fleet policy.
Ability to read and comprehend safety policies, hazardous materials information, University policies and procedures, and communications, and to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to perform the mental and physical requirements outlined in the job duties.
Must possess or obtain forklift certification within a reasonable time period as determined by Ball State University if the position requires it.
Must possess or obtain aerial work platform certification within a reasonable time period as determined by Ball State University if the position requires it.
Must be 18 years or older.
Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Athletic facilities operation experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and clean Physical Education and Athletic Facilities, including floor fixtures, swimming balconies, courts, lavatories, offices, and sidewalks; dispose of trash and replace lamps and tubes in light fixtures.
Prepare set-ups and take down equipment as assigned.
Read and/or interpret sketches, drawings, specifications, plans, and manuals.
Line and mark athletic fields, floors, and courts; paint and maintain bleachers and other facilities.
Seed, fertilize, mow, irrigate, and otherwise maintain outdoor grounds and facilities, and implement preventative maintenance systems.
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs, operate athletic equipment, and report major repair needs to a supervisor or appropriate personnel.
Load and unload trucks and place supplies and equipment in assigned areas.
Maintain the security of rooms and buildings.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals and environmental concerns, and use appropriate chemicals for field and facility maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.