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Manager Athletic Facilities
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Position Number: 6002269
Location: Owings Mills, MD
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Manager Athletic Facilities

Summary:

The Manager, Athletic Facilities provides a clean, safe, and engaging atmosphere for all collegiate competitive student athletic activities. The manager must schedule and lead a team of technicians to ensure all athletic facilities are maintained and ready for collegiate athletic activities.

Department: Facility Services: Greenspring

Education/Experience:

Five years of related experience, plus valid drivers license and good driving record. Must be insurable.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

Knowledge of ground maintenance care and proactive practices in turf management and field repair.
Ability to proactively schedule routine and periodic maintenance.
Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders within athletics this-.
Ability to operate and instruct on all field maintenance equipment such as: mowers, trimmers, tractors, field groomers, sprayers, aerators, sweepers, etc.
Ability to operate and maintain the appearance of hand tools, power equipment, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, landscaping equipment, snow removal equipment and other equipment pertaining to this position
Knowledge and ability to instruct the usage of hand and power tools associated with the grounds maintenance field.
Knowledge of small equipment repair and maintenance.
Problem solving skills for repairs of athletic equipment and facilities.
Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge in the general care and maintenance of university facilities.
Ability to work weekends and evenings as need to support events or schedule changes.
Ability to travel between campuses.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Visual acuity to perform an activity such as using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices. Subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Subject to hazards, noise, extreme weather.

Essential Functions:

Maintain scheduling and participate, as needed, in cutting grass, sweep fields, fertilization, seeding, sod replacement, irrigation, spraying, etc.
Supervise and perform specialized work on baseball, softball, and soccer fields. Maintain fields in a high-quality manner.
Prepare athletic fields for play including striping, dragging, and leveling fields, lay sod, repair worn out turf, spread seed, apply fertilizer, top dress, properly level and maintain pitcher mounds and batter boxes.
Prepare fields and stadiums for intercollegiate and sports activities.
Assist with related special event preparation, operation and clean-up as required.
Maintain and conduct safety inspections of Athletics facilities keeps documentation of all inspections.
Clean field maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, sprayers, etc. Report all damage to equipment and fields promptly to Director of North Campus Facilities.
Procure, schedule and assist in preparing and delivering needed materials and equipment to job site; schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned; inspect equipment before and after use for operation and cleanliness; monitor calibration of equipment.
Maintain current inventory of athletic field maintenance items and equipment
Maintain cleanliness of fields to include the removal of foreign items and materials.
Maintain and program irrigation systems.
Schedule off-season work on athletic fields to make the playing seasons more successful.
Perform general maintenance duties as assigned when not performing athletic field responsibilities.

Reports To: Director, Facilities
Work Location: Owings Mills North
Position Category: Staff
Position Type: Full-Time
Months/Year: 12
Hrs/Week: 40
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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