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Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Oversees the athletic facility maintenance and operations of assigned facilities and athletic surfaces (where applicable), ensuring overall functionality, safety, and compliance.
• Conducts routine inspections of assigned athletic facilities to address safety, functionality, compliance, and visual issues, identifying and addressing repair needs while monitoring overall facility conditions.
• Collaborates on scheduling and programming for events and practices, working with teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth facility usage and availability.
• Supports coaches and student-athletes by ensuring facilities meet the standards required for optimal training and competitive performance.
• Maintains readiness for all events and practices, accommodating last-minute needs by collaborating with internal and external partners for seamless execution and stakeholder support.
• Meets critical deadlines for broadcast events, ensuring facilities are fully prepared for televised coverage and media expectations.
• Serves as project liaison or facilitator for athletic facility initiatives, coordinating stakeholders and delivering timely, compliant upgrades.
• Responsible for setting timelines, scope, and expectations for work responsibilities, leading event or maintenance staff involved in event setup, takedown, and key project execution.
• Prepares specifications and manages contracts with external vendors and service providers on small public works projects.
• Assists the Assistant AD of Facilities Operations in budget planning and financial management, optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation across assigned facilities.
• Work may be performed in a mature building, where systems and layouts may differ from modern Provides departmental support and assists with operational needs at other facilities as required.
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.

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