Operations Supervisor-Autzen Complex

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

October 9 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Departments primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed tested and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisors primary responsibility is for the stewardship of multiple Athletic Facilities housed in the Autzen Complex supervising facility maintenance equipment repair grounds maintenance and custodial maintenance activities. This position will supervise and coordinate the work of skilled and unskilled workers and various contractors covering a wide array of disciplines.

Coordination also includes assisting the Director of Facility Operations with scheduling staff in support of Athletic events and third-party activities occurring within the University of Oregon Athletic Departments facilities.

The Operations Supervisor has broad responsibilities including budget authority staff supervision and independent decision-making capability related to the care and upkeep of Athletic facilities.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the facility maintenance equipment repair grounds maintenance and janitorial activities of the Casanova Center Moshofsky Center PK Park Pape Field and Autzen Stadium while supporting all other Athletic Department facilities complexes and grounds.

The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Director of Facility Operations and provides leadership and direction to the full time staff members (12) whom they directly supervise.

This position is responsible for being a self-starter strategic planner and partner in the management/coordination of facility related issues.

The Operations Supervisor will also provide leadership and daily direction to other classified staff within the Facilities Department in cooperation with their direct supervisor.

Special Requirement:
This position will require a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain UO Drivers Certification.

Minimum Requirements

2 years experience with facility maintenance grounds janitorial and/or event set up.
Experience in one or more of the following trade areas- carpentry electrical mechanical painting grounds janitorial and plumbing.

Professional Competencies

Effective communication skills with the ability to understand and convey information in various formats including instructions provided in written oral diagram and schedule form.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to customers and members of the organization.
Experience with safety programs and practices.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. climb a large number of stairs and work on their feet for long periods of time.
Experience with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
This position is subject to long hours nights weekends on-call and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in facility maintenance grounds janitorial and/or event set up.
2 years experience in one of the following trade areas carpentry electrical mechanical painting grounds janitorial and plumbing.
Experience supervising employees writing schedules directing work evaluating work in the field and on paper disciplining employees when necessary and executing payroll.
Experience managing small and medium size projects.
Forklift Scissor lift Boom lift certification and/or experience.
Experience in executing events in a support role or leadership role.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

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