Director of Grounds & Maintenance

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S06282P

Position Title

Position Title Director of Grounds & Maintenance

Department

Department Division of Athletics

Location

Location Arlington

Job Family

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Flexible

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Flexible work hours due to some work that will require weekday evening hours and weekends for games.

Open to

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

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Job Summary

The Director of Grounds & Maintenance serves as the head of grounds and maintenance for all athletics facilities ensuring all playing surfaces are well kept for all events and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of grounds and maintenance of all athletics facilities, including Maverick Stadium, Clay Gould Ballpark, and Allan Saxe Field.
• Ensures year-round well-kept fields to meet team and externally hosted event’s needs.
• Assist Associate AD/Facilities & Events with budget submission and manages grounds and maintenance operating budget.
• Supervises assigned full time and part-time grounds and maintenance employees.
• Serves as the primary head of grounds at all athletics and external events hosted at Clay Gould Ballpark and Allan Saxe Field.
• Builds and maintains relationships with coaches and rental clients to ensure the fields are well kept and up to standards of play.
• Manages assigned equipment, necessary supplies, and related upkeep of equipment of all grounds equipment to ensure they can meet operational needs.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant experience or a equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sports administration, turf management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Previous Division I experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Professional leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in budgeting, and grounds maintenance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic priorities.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

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