Facilities and Operations Assistant

Jackson State University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University is seeking a Facilities and Operations Assistant to support the coordination and upkeep of athletics facilities, ensuring readiness for all events and game days. The role includes field grooming, equipment setup, and LED display management under fast-paced conditions.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate knowledge of athletics equipment, supplies, and/or uniform repair, with a focus on maintaining high standards for venue presentation and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of athletics, equipment, supplies, and/or uniform repair.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of day-to-day sports activities and the maintenance of sports facilities.
• Facilitate game day operations.
• Participate in all game day equipment preparations and setup and takedown for all athletics events.
• Facilitate athletics venues in preparation for sporting events, including laying out, line-marking, watering, dragging, dressing, reconditioning, and grooming of athletics fields, areas, and facilities.
• Manage the jumbotron and other LED screens at athletics facilities during athletic events.
• Review and approve all graphics that go on the jumbotron and other LED screens at athletics facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports facilities knowledge

Event setup

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jackson State University, an NCAA Division I (FCS) member of the NCAA and Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region is accepting applications for the position of Facilities and Operations Assistant.

Specific duties and responsibilities associated with this position shall include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the coordination of day-to-day sports activities and the maintenance of sports facilities.
• Facilitate game day operations.
• Participate in all game day equipment preparations and setup and takedown for all athletics events.
• Facilitate athletics venues in preparation for sporting events and contests, including laying out, line-marking, watering, dragging, dressing, reconditioning, and grooming of athletics fields, areas, and facilities.
• Manage the jumbotron and other LED screens at athletics facilities during athletic events.
• Review and approve all graphics that go on the jumbotron and other LED screens at athletics facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree required. Possess knowledge of athletics, equipment, supplies, and/or uniform repair.