Assistant Director of Facilities, Events, and Operations

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University in Washington, DC, seeks a Facilities Operations Assistant to support athletic facilities maintenance and event prep on campus. You will perform grounds work, turf management, cleaning, equipment operation, and safety compliance to ensure safe, welcoming venues for staff, students, and spectators.

This on-campus role requires a high school diploma and hands-on experience, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and a valid driver's license.

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 lift up to 100 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to be on call for emergency purposes; follow directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lift up to 100 pounds

On-call availability

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Field striping sprayers

Utility vehicles

Bobcats/skid loaders

Lifts

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

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:
$44,022.00 - $73,406.80