Assistant Director, Facilities & Grounds

Job Overview

Assists in the overall management of recreational programming and daily operations of campus recreation facilities and areas.

• Progressively responsible experience within campus recreation or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of turfgrass species, cultivation practices, soil science, irrigation systems, pest management, and turf equipment operation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Turf Management or similar field
• Demonstrated experience working in Campus Recreation or Intercollegiate Athletic grounds
• Demonstrated experience in procurement practices, budget preparation and management
• Three or more years of supervisory experience in grounds keeping, irrigation, maintaining athletic fields or large commercial lawn areas or related fields.
• Skill in keeping various records, completing work requests and maintaining schedules.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in field renovations.
• Bilingual abilities in Spanish and English are a plus.

• Develop and manage a diverse Facilities program including the administration of all campus recreation grounds operations and building maintenance operations.
• Oversee the daily facility activities, including maintenance, repairs and safety inspections on facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structural components.
• Oversee the preparation and upkeep of sports fields, including mowing, irrigation, fertilization and pest control to ensure optimal playing conditions.
• Oversee work order and asset management tracking systems.
• Implement innovative ideas that align with strategic plan and department priorities to improve overall operations and growth of programs/services/usage.
• Develop and conduct assessments of program goals annually. Report assessment results to leadership as documentation of programmatic outcomes supporting department and division goals.

• Oversee the development and performance evaluation of one Maintenance Worker II and a 5-person Grounds’ crew.
• Meet with full time staff regularly to discuss program goals, professional goals and area updates.
• Develop and oversee staff schedules and project lists to ensure timely completion and tracking.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 10 student staff.

• Lead annual budget development process in collaboration with Maintenance Worker II and Grounds crew.
• Plan, prepare and manage program budget including overseeing income projections and monitoring income, expenses, and yearly comparisons.
• Purchase equipment and supplies.
• Approve staff time and ensure compliance with payroll and purchasing processes.

• Ensure staff compliance with industry standard safety and risk management practices, facility and equipment inspections, and established Campus Recreation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, environmental guidelines, and safety standards governing turf management practices. Familiarity with pesticide regulations, water conservation measures and environmental sustainability initiatives.

• Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the university, division, and department
• Serve on committees and task forces, as assigned.
• Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
• This position requires a flexible work schedule which at times will require frequent attendance during evenings and weekends. Additional hours may be required during peak periods.

Job Open Date 07/03/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 07/26/2024

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks and employment eligibility verifications.