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Job Overview

The Athletics Facilities Assistant Director is responsible for athletic facility and field maintenance, improvements and projects as assigned; managing operations in the absence of a supervisor; and maintaining cooperation and strong working relationships between campus departments, including Facilities Management, and Athletics stakeholders.

Additional duties include, but not limited to:

• General cleaning and trash removal, turf maintenance management (natural and synthetic), field striping, gymnasium floor maintenance, irrigation operations, equipment and vehicle operation and preventive maintenance
• Safe operation and preventive maintenance vehicles and athletics equipment, and hand tools to perform functions, including turf groomer, variety of lifts, utility vehicles, and variety of trucks.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of preparation schedules for all Athletics facilities and operational needs.
• Performs snow and ice removal on synthetic turf, athletics facilities patios and entryways.
• Assists with setup, operational preparation, and teardown for varsity athletic events, authorized special events, and other University activities.
• Performs work in a safe manner, securing work site and following work zone safety rules, wearing safety equipment including glasses, boots, gloves, hearing protection, helmets and harnesses.
• Provide quality customer service and represent Georgetown University in a positive, professional, and friendly manner
• Maintains good public relations with internal and external customers.
•  Inspects work progress, materials and equipment to verify completion of work according to specifications and standards.

Work Interactions

At the direction of the Director, Facilities Operations and alongside additional Facilities Operations Assistants, this position must provide timely maintenance and preparation of competition and practice athletic/multipurpose fields, as well as general maintenance and preparation of other athletics facilities and offices to ensure safe conditions for staff, Student-Athletes and spectators.Performs building and grounds maintenance and improvements at all athletic facilities. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and two years' 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; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds; stand for extended periods; and operate various facilities management equipment, including field striping sprayers, utility vehicles, loaders, Bobcats/skid loaders, and related equipment.
• Ability to be on call for emergency purposes; follow directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and organize equipment requirements necessary for daily operations.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.