Director Of Ground Maintenance - Starkville Parks & Recreation

DIRECTOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Sports Facilities Management, LLC- Starkville Parks & Recreation

LOCATION: Starkville, MS

DEPARTMENT: FACILITY MAINTENANCE

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA), Sports Facilities Development, LLC, and Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) working together as "The Sports Facilities Companies", are headquartered in Clearwater, FL. Founded in 2003, SFA has served more than 2,000 communities, produced more than $10 billion in institutional-grade financial forecasts, and provided funding strategies and solutions for more than 70+ youth and amateur sports and recreation complexes worldwide. SFD serves facility owners through owner's representation, venue planning, and procurement services during pre-development and construction. SFM provides industry-leading, results-driven management solutions for sports, fitness, recreation, and event venues nationwide. Since 2014, SFM-affiliated venues have hosted more than 100 million visitors and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact. For more information, visit: sportsfacilities.com and thesfnetwork.com.

Starkville Parks & Recreation and Cornerstone Sports Complex are located in Starkville, Mississippi, the most populated city within the Golden Triangle Region. Starkville is the home of Mississippi State University and has a rich history in sports, being recognized as the birthplace of T-Ball baseball. The numerous Park facilities within the city host numerous events from a splash pad and pool to recreational programs involving soccer, flag football, basketball, and fitness. SFM develops and hosts tournaments throughout the city of Starkville, operating venues supporting soccer and lacrosse for youth and adults. Starkville Parks & Recreation and Cornerstone Sports Complex are members of the SF Network, the nation's largest and fastest growing network of sports facilities and is operated by the industry-leader in outsourced operations, The Sports Facilities Companies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position has a special emphasis on Park maintenance, grounds maintenance, mechanical (HVAC), technology, computerized systems, and sporting equipment. The Director will be responsible for maintenance, repairs, professional services, stock control, supply orders, routine custodial, grounds and equipment for the facility, including maintaining the turf of athletic fields, and specific maintenance requirements for each field and grass type. The Director will also ensure a suitable working environment for the organization and provide appropriate reporting, performance measurements, budgeting, and leadership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

LEADERSHIP

• The Director will hire, train, evaluate, schedule, etc. full time and part time Ground Maintenance Team Members
• Manage and coordinate any contractors, correspond with prospective groups.
• Create logs for maintenance of equipment and capital plans, maintain and update all logs and manuals, for housekeeping, operations & maintenance.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies.
• Formulate and maintain hazardous materials (SSD) program.
• Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by the General Manager
• Provide knowledgeable guest service to guests through awareness of the guests, community, trends, and facility offerings.
• Work within the confines of a budget.
• Coordinate and schedule staff to support events.
• Understand and carry out facility policies and procedures.
• Responsible to open/close facility daily
• Record all incidents through daily rounds during league play as MOD to ensure a safe facility and maintain OSHA and ADA compliance.

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

• Maintain and coordinate overall appearance and cleanliness of the Parks Grounds and athletic field grounds.
• Have knowledge of natural and artificial grass maintenance.
• Coordinate cleaning schedule, around daily activities and communicate with separate departments.
• Cut and maintain all Parks and athletic field complexes.
• Monitor all walkways, flower beds, and design right of ways clear of weeds, grass, trash, water, ice, etc.
• Clean and maintain all facility parking lots.
• Inventory, organize, and stock closets, toolboxes, and maintenance areas.
• Maintain, repair, upgrade, and order equipment when necessary.
• Develop annual court maintenance plan including repairs and cleaning.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to avoid conflicts and maximize usage of space.
• Have knowledge of internal building systems (sprinkler, HVAC, alarm, etc.)
• Manage utilities (lights, temperature controls, heaters, etc.)
• Coordinate with Directors on facility repairs to avoid conflicts.
• Contract maintenance with outside vendors when necessary and applicable to SFM's scope of services.
• Coordinate regularly scheduled inspections (fire, sprinkler, elevator, etc.)
• Coordinate and supervise venue changeover to support events both indoor and outdoor.
• Operate all machinery correctly and efficiently.
• Follow up with guests to learn how the facility can be improved.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have working knowledge of commercial facilities including HVAC, electrical, suppression systems, and kitchen equipment.
• Must have experience working with sports facilities and associated grounds and equipment.
• Advanced working knowledge of maintenance, janitorial, and landscaping standards
• Prior responsibility in managing a daily P&L, management, and budget oversight.
• Associate degree or related degree/certificate to the position preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of related experience
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills.
• Must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent management and scheduling abilities for outside vendors & contractors
• Solid computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, A/V, etc.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications within a specific time period.
• Ability to understand, learn, and utilize various computer-based systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high.
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend into awkward positions while performing job functions.
• The facility has intermittent noise.