Assistant Director, Facilities

Posting Number: 2026642

Location: San Marcos

Department: Campus Recreation

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,750.00 - $5,000.00

Job Category: Exempt

• Minimum of two years of professional work experience withinfacility operations (e.g. Campus Recreation, Fitness, Aquatics,Outdoors, etc.) or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, Turf Management, Higher Education, orrelated field
• Progressively responsible experience within campus recreationor related field.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid and or ability to obtain within 45days

• Experience supervising full time staff in a higher education setting
• Master's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, Turf Management, Higher Education, orrelated field
• Current Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License
• In-depth knowledge of turfgrass species, cultivation practices,soil science, irrigation systems, pest management, and turfequipment operation

The Assistant Director of Facilities and Grounds will lead andmanage the administration and operation of the Facilities program,consisting of all Campus Recreation special events, Grounds Operations, Custodial Operations and Building Maintenance Operations in the pursuit of inspiring Bobcats to be their best andcreate lasting memories. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the development and oversight of an 8-person

Custodial team, two Maintenance Worker II positions, and a 5-person

Grounds crew.

• Develop and manage a diverse Facilities program including the administration of all campus recreation grounds operations,custodial operations and building maintenance operations.
• Oversee the daily facility activities, including custodial,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, fertilization and pest control to ensure optimal playingconditions.
• 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 divisiongoals.

• Oversee the development and performance evaluation of an8-person Custodial team, two Maintenance Worker II positions, and a5-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.
• With the potential to hire, train, supervise, and evaluateapproximately 5 student staff.

• Lead annual budget development process in collaboration with Coordinator, Maintenance Worker II and Grounds crew.
• Plan, prepare and manage program budgets including overseeingincome projections and monitoring income, expenses, and yearlycomparisons.
• 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 conservationmeasures, 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 notspecifically mentioned in this job description.
• This position requires a flexible work schedule which at timeswill require frequent attendance during evenings and weekends.
  
  Additional hours may be required during peak periods.

This position may require driving university vehicles

10/13/2026

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