Facilities & Grounds Leader, Campus Recreation

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 53,010 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities and Grounds to lead Campus Recreation operations, oversee Grounds, Custodial, and Building Maintenance, and drive safety and program excellence.

The role includes managing an eight-person Custodial team, two Maintenance Worker II positions, and a five-person Grounds crew, with focus on budgeting, staffing, and collaboration to support student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional work experience within facility operations or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, turf management, higher education, or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience within campus recreation or related field.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid or ability to obtain within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a diverse Facilities program including campus recreation grounds operations, custodial operations and building maintenance operations.
• Oversee daily facility activities including custodial, maintenance, repairs and safety inspections of facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural). Oversee sports fields maintenance.
• Oversee work order and asset management tracking systems.
• Develop and conduct assessments of program goals and report outcomes to leadership.
• Lead budget development, manage program budgets, and oversee purchasing and payroll compliance.
• Ensure staff safety and risk management practices; manage environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in departmental programs and serve on committees; flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Facility operations

CPR/First Aid

Staff supervision

Campus recreation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities and Grounds to lead Campus Recreation operations, oversee Grounds, Custodial, and Building Maintenance, and drive safety and program excellence.

The role includes managing an eight-person Custodial team, two Maintenance Worker II positions, and a five-person Grounds crew, with focus on budgeting, staffing, and collaboration to support student success.