Athletic Event & Facility Operations Specialist

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Job Posting Title

Athletic Event & Facility Operations Specialist

Job Description

The Athletic Events and Facilities Specialist is an entry-level position reporting to the Athletic Events & Facilities Operations Manager and assists with maintaining & preparing facilities to ensure a safe, clean, & professional environment for student-athletes, staff, & spectators. This role includes routine facility maintenance, cleaning, & equipment operation, as well as setup, preparation, & teardown for athletic competitions, tournaments, practices, & special events.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Facility or Event experience
• Experience operating various cleaning and maintenance equipment, including, but not limited to: high-speed floor buffer, carpet extractor, floor auto scrubber, and field sweeper.

Salary: $15.03 per hour

Shift Options:

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30 pm

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30 pm plus shift differential

Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30 pm plus shift differential

Application Priority Deadline: Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits : To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Perks:

• KBOR 403B retirement plan

• Benefits package with Dental & Vision

• Paid Time Off – earned every two weeks

  • Accrues 6.77 hours vacation

  • Accrues 3.7 hours sick leave

• State paid holidays

  • New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas

• Tuition Assistance for you and your family - DAY ONE ELIGIBILITY

  • Employees are eligible for up to 6 free credit hours per semester.

Application Process : To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a resume.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and prepare collegiate athletic facilities, including stadiums, arenas, practice fields, courts, weight rooms, locker rooms, and support areas, to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for student-athletes, staff, and fans.
• Provide on-site support during collegiate athletic events, tournaments, and practices to troubleshoot facility issues and ensure a positive experience for athletes, staff, and fans.
• Assist with all aspect of set-up, teardown and post-event cleanup, returning facilities to game-ready and daily-use condition efficiently and safely.
• Provide general laundry support for several different areas.
• Install audio-visual equipment, including PA systems and scoreboards.
• Set up signage, banners, and branding for events, including sponsor and university materials.
• Support crowd management by ensuring pathways, exits, and seating areas are safe and accessible.
• Perform exterior maintenance, including snow removal, debris clearance, and preparation of fields and courts for practices and competitions.
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs to maintain safe and functional athletic environments.
• Perform general upkeep and maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, windows, and furniture to uphold university and athletic department standards.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment such as auto floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed floor buffers, and vacuums.
• Dust, clean, and maintain furnishings and surfaces in offices, locker rooms, meeting spaces, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and shampoo floors and carpets as needed, including high-traffic areas used by student-athletes and spectators.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms according to established procedures and restock dispensers to support large-scale events.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. safely, including athletic equipment, event supplies, and furniture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the athletic department and events.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or for further information on how this might affect you.