The Athletics Facilities Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily and event operations for the Facilities and Event Management unit within the Department of Athletics. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing and coordinating maintenance tasks, assisting with event set-up and breakdown, maintaining equipment, and identifying/logging deficiencies and taking corrective actions.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Perform building walk throughs to identify and record deficiencies and take corrective action

　　Identify issues with building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC and address appropriately by submitting necessary work orders

　　Coordinate basic maintenance tasks to address these issues, as well as be willing to complete a variety of basic carpentry and exterior aesthetic tasks as necessary

　　Inspect equipment; perform or coordinate maintenance as needed

　　Coordinate supplementing additional maintenance of competition surfaces as requested, such as grass, synthetic, wood, acrylic, and rubber

　　Assist with planning and submitting for routine and preventative maintenance, as well as facility upgrades

　　Propose facility improvement tasks and projects

　　Maintain facilities according to Vanderbilt University, NCAA, and conference guidelines

　　Assist with set up and breakdown of events as requested

　　Maintain working relationship and coordinate logistics with Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO), campus groups, vendors and contractors, and other Vanderbilt Athletics departments

　　Evening and weekend hours may be required to support events and daily operations

　　Perform other duties as requested by Facilities and Event Management staff members

　　Qualifications

　　 A high school diploma and 5+ years of related employment is required.

　　 A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

　　 Prior experience in facility maintenance is necessary. Previous experience in athletic facility maintenance is preferred.

　　 Excellent skill with applicable tools for general maintenance tasks is necessary.

　　 Valid Driver’s License is necessary.

　　 Analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills are necessary.

　　 Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities is necessary.

　　 Computer skills, to include word processing and database management are preferred.

　　 Ability to assess and develop procurement specifications and coordinate purchasing activities in area of specialty is preferred.

　　 Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects with short deadlines is preferred.

　　 Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures is preferred.

　　 Current forklift and miscellaneous lift (scissor, aerial, etc.) certifications, or willingness to obtain through employment is necessary.

　　 Commitment to professionalism and developing positive relationships is necessary.

　　 Excellent communication and organization skills is necessary.

　　Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

　　At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

　　Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.