What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Facility Maintenance Assistant position at Wesleyan University?
Reporting to the Senior Assistant Athletics Director for Internal Operations and Wellness, the Athletic Facility Maintenance will perform all grounds and facilities maintenance tasks for the Department of Physical Education and Athletics.
Responsibilities Include:
Responsibilities Include:
- Complete all seasonal and game-day equipment, field and surface preparations for 30 varsity sports, as well as all intramural and club sport programs, and rental events.
- Install and set up all practice and game equipment according to detailed guidelines and strict deadlines.
- Maintain pool including cleanliness, chemical levels, temperature, and air quality.
- Assist with ice maintenance and rink operations including shoveling, moving nets, drilling holes for net moorings and scheduling when needed.
- Operate the Zamboni for rental events and varsity contests.
- Work with and guide temporary workers and student crews.
- Drive department trucks to deliver materials and supplies.
- Operate power and ground maintenance equipment.
- Perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
- Partner with the Public Safety Department to open and close the facilities.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of athletic equipment and facility maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to operate a line-striping machine.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
Must have and maintain a valid CT driver’s license.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, climb ladders, assemble and disassemble equipment with or without accommodations .
Knowledge of athletic equipment and facility maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to operate a line-striping machine.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
Must have and maintain a valid CT driver’s license.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, climb ladders, assemble and disassemble equipment with or without accommodations .
Must be available to work a highly variable schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous related experience in athletic facility maintenance and/or as a facility maintenance person.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with using and maintaining equipment
Proven knowledge of field measurement requirements and set up.
Specifically, football, soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, softball and baseball.
Previous experience working with sports camps or in a Physical Education Department.
Current Pool Operator’s Certificate. Rink management experience including operating a Zamboni.
Prior experience in ice rink and swimming pool operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with using and maintaining equipment
Proven knowledge of field measurement requirements and set up.
Specifically, football, soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, softball and baseball.
Previous experience working with sports camps or in a Physical Education Department.
Current Pool Operator’s Certificate. Rink management experience including operating a Zamboni.
Prior experience in ice rink and swimming pool operations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open until filled for full consideration please apply by July 27th when first review of applications will begin
Additional Information
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Benefits
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.
Quick Link
https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/9894
Salary : $20 - $24
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