Facilities Manager

Position Title: Facilities Manager                                         

Location: Earth City, MO & Creve Coeur, MO

Organization: Lou Fusz Athletic 

Job Type: Full -Time 

Benefits: Heath Insurance

Primarily day shifts 8am-4pm, but will include evenings, weekends and holidays

The Facilities Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing operations and maintenance of the Lou Fusz Athletic Training Center and the Lou Fusz Athletic Complex. This role involves supervising, tracking, and training facilities crew while also handling more complex or specialized tasks. The incumbent will apply their expertise in maintenance, minor construction projects, and grounds keeping trades to ensure efficient and effective complex upkeep. Compensation is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities 

• Supervise and build budget for annual oversight o Look for ways to decrease spending & create facility management efficiencies
• Hire, assign, and schedule all facilities department staff. 
• Plan, organize, and conduct or oversee:
  • building maintenance and repair o synthetic turf maintenance
    • Sweeping Turf / Fill / Sanitation/etc
• Build & maintain current grounds equipment list/service needs/valuations
• Oversee maintenance and repair of all field equipment grounds equipment, tools, and supplies
• Physically participates and leads minor construction projects o Build / repair projects
  • Create master doc with projects completed/in process
    • Fencing / windscreen / etc
• Ensure crew has weekly and daily task list and proper field equipment set up instructions along with opening and closing checklists for maintaining cleanliness of facilities
• Conduct and document regular facility inspections o Playing surfaces o Bleachers/seating areas o Equipment o Lights
• Oversee inventory and supplies
• Document and recommend priority for repairs and obtain bids as needed o Prioritize in house repairs verses outsourcing
• Complete regular evaluation of services, vendors, and contracts to ensure the most cost-effective use of resources
• Oversee Grounds care
• Primary on-site contact for event and tournament load in/load out 
• Primary on-site contact for all Emergency Action Plans
• Monitor weather and initiate weather protocol if needed
• All purchases and expenditures must be approved by the Managing Director
• Performs other duties as assigned by Managing Director and Director of Administrative Operations

Abilities

• Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to do work that is generally outdoors with long and varied hours such as days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Regularly requires reaching and lifting with hands/arms and repetitive wrist or finger movement; frequently requires talking, hearing, grasping, pushing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing or balancing, and moving up and down from/to sitting position on the floor; occasionally requires feeling attributes of objects (e.g., determining size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips)
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• May be required to operate tractor or equipment
• May be required to move tables, chairs, cabinets, equipment, supplies, etc. to maximum of 100 pounds
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in developing and maintaining athletic fields and facilities
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems
• Advanced knowledge in athletic field layout and striping
• Knowledge of standard hand and power equipment
• Must be able to work with potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment
• Requires alertness, precision, memory, concentration, judgment, reasoning, patience, problem solving, and imagination
• Must be quality minded, safety conscious, people and service oriented, a team player and self-starter
• Ability to do manual work requiring good physical condition
• Ability to work independently and carry out work assignments with little supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional, respectable manner
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to lead other workers as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and operations of athletic facilities
• Supervisory experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Meet all DOT physical requirements
• Valid, current Driver’s License and Insurance, required
• State of Missouri Pesticide Applicators License desired
• National Playground Safety Inspectors Certification desired
• Must be able to adeptly handle multiple priorities, problems, and demanding situations
• Must be able to look toward the future, while dealing with the demands of the present
• Positive, proactive, lead by example attitude
• Possess strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.