Facilities Assistant, Athletics

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

USC Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of Competitive Spirit, Togetherness, Passionate Pride for USC, and Our Courage to Blaze the Trail, the Trojans choose to lead by example. With over 600 student-athletes competing throughout USC’s 23 sports programs, USC Athletics is committed to serving as the unmatched, unquestioned top destination for talented student-athletes to reach their fullest potential in all that they do and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA and Big Ten championships while working toward a degree from one of the world’s leading universities.

Job Description:

USC Athletics is looking to hire a Facilities Assistant to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals.  This role is responsible for performing, inspecting and documenting facility, repairs, maintenance and improvements for all athletic facilities and equipment. This position ensures all athletic venues and equipment are maintained in a safe, clean, and functional manner for athletes, staff, and guests. The coordinator will work closely with facilities managers, event managers, and university partners.

Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a large student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for a variety of populations, and is expected to contribute to the program’s demonstrated commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all. USC Athletics is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Facility Maintenance and Repairs

  • Perform regular inspection, maintenance, and repairs of athletics facilities including offices, meeting spaces, training areas, locker rooms, and practice/competition venues, as well as department owned assets including appliances, machines, equipment, etc.

  • Maintain cleanliness and overall appearance of facilities through regular site walks and coordination with facility managers.

  • Coordinate and serve as point of contact for facility maintenance projects with campus partners and outside vendors.

  • Work collaboratively with all facility managers to deliver a high standard of service and care for all facilities.

  • Document and report all facility maintenance work and annual renewal projects. 

  • Prepare and organize facility reports to be distributed among athletics facilities team and leadership.

  • Serve as lead facility manager at assigned facilities.

• Project Coordination 

  • Assist with annual improvements and large scale maintenance projects by: performing the assigned tasks within department projects; acting as a project coordinator/liaison; and overseeing and executing projects (limited to small, local projects), including their organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.

  • Coordinate project work schedules with assigned facility manager, coaching staff and administrators to execute annual improvement projects.

  • Track and report all projects under the guidance of department lead including deferred maintenance projects, annual improvement projects and capital projects. 

  • Liaise with external contractors and vendors performing services related to project work and facility branding updates and repairs.

• Organizational Duties

  • Manage schedules and building access for trade partners and campus resources performing services on facilities.

  • Build and manage equipment vendor list for all projects and facilities.

  • Track and manage inventory for athletic department owned assets including tools, equipment, and supplies in shared database.

  • Engage in al