ATHLETIC FACILITY SPECIALIST II

About the role

This position reports to the Facility Manager for their assigned zone and is responsible for a wide variety of facility-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment and machinery, including trucks, tractors, loaders, forklifts, scissor lifts, street sweepers, riding reel and rotary mowers, gang and slope mowers, mechanical seeders and tillers, power and hand fertilizing equipment, and other motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Remove ice and snow from walks, drives, parking lots, steps, ramps, structures, building entrances, and athletic fields using snow plows, power brooms, blowers, blades, truck-mounted salting and de-icing equipment, and shovels.
• Maintain grounds and landscaped areas: mow, roll, irrigate, fertilize, cultivate, rake, hoe, sweep, spray, and plant ground cover or grass areas.
• Plant, transplant, fertilize, cultivate, irrigate, and seed perennial, biennial, and annual plants and shrubbery beds.
• Control and remove unwanted vegetation by hand removal and cultivation.
• Trim, prune, plant, spray, and groom trees, plants, and shrubbery beds.
• Transport materials by wheelbarrow.
• Prepare and apply selective and non-selective herbicides or fertilizers in properly calibrated proportions to lawns, athletic fields, flower or shrub beds, and right-of-way areas, including parking lots and sidewalks.
• Program and operate automatic irrigation equipment and systems, including seasonal startup and winterization.
• Place and operate movable lawn irrigation systems as necessary.
• Conduct repairs to irrigation equipment and systems (e.g., fixing broken lines, nozzles, heads).
• Operate, repair, maintain, lubricate, and perform safety checks on grounds equipment, including utility vehicles, carts, lawnmowers, blowers, weed whips, edgers, rollers, groomers, and brooms.
• Disassemble, clean, sharpen, and lubricate reel and rotary mower blades, hoes, shovels, pruning shears, and sprayers.
• Install, lubricate, and repair housekeeping and custodial equipment; replace pulled or frayed cords, hoses, belts, and brushes on vacuum cleaners, buffing machines, and scrubbers.
• Assemble, wall mount, install, and secure equipment, furniture, and fixtures, including desks, TV monitors, picture frames, and graphics.
• Operate laundry equipment and ensure special fabrics (e.g., team uniforms) are properly cleaned and dried; pick up and deliver laundry using carts, hampers, trucks, and lift gates.
• Maintain and clean parking lots, bleachers, and grounds; erect street and pedestrian barricades.
• Set up, take down, repair, and maintain specialized athletic facility equipment, including hoops, nets, goals, bases, pads, gymnastics apparatus, bulkheads, and flags, as well as non-athletic event equipment like tables, chairs, staging, floor covering, and drapery.
• Prepare athletic facilities and courts for competitions, practices, rentals, or other events, including tables, chairs, scoring equipment, timing systems, nets, goals, hoops, court markings, mats, and other sport-specific equipment.
• Prepare grass and artificial fields for competitions, practices, rentals, or other events, including mowing, painting, grooming, sweeping, and watering.
• Perform regular and pre-event facility checks, including lighting, toilets, sinks, other restroom fixtures, AEDs, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and other building components for proper operation.
• Load and unload trucks by hand or with pallet jack, toolcat, or forklift.
• Clean assigned facilities, areas of work, and equipment; collect, haul, and dispose of refuse and debris.
• Obtain and maintain proper permits for forklifts and aerial lifts.
• Coordinate the work of assigned assistants.
• Receive and deliver Athletic Department mail/boxes as needed.
• Repair and replace ceiling tiles which do not require fitting around electrical, life safety, fire suppression, or plumbing components.
• Repair, patch, and paint drywall sections less than 24 x 24.
• Provide event support and coverage, including responding to issues, failures, cleanup needs, equipment repairs, unclogging toilets, urinals, sinks or floor drains, and shutting off water valves.
• Operate and maintain therapy pools, including safety checks, measuring and balancing chemicals, dumping and filling water in hot and cold plunge pools, underwater treadmill, and other therapy or recovery pools.
• Clean/disinfect nozzles and replace filters on drink dispensers and ice machines.
• Replace light bulbs, lamps, and lens covers in ceiling troffers, high bays, track lighting, recessed cans, wall-mounted, and other lighting fixtures.

Requirements

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends. This position is designated as 'special schedule,' meaning shift times and days worked each week will vary depending on seasons and business needs.
• CPO Certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Aerial Lift & Forklift Certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain within six months.
• At least two years of experience in a hospitality industry working in an athletic, hotel, or convention facility environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead assigned assistants by providing clear directions.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all team members and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage changing demands.

Schedule

Special schedule to cover event needs and daily operations. Otherwise, typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Benefits

• Generous time off.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Union affiliation: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the AFSCME union.