This is stadium management work supervising day to day operations, contract enforcement, field conversions and maintenance at the municipal stadium complex. The incumbent supervises the provision of contracted services for prime tenants, promoters and advertisers, negotiates contract terms for prospective users and assures that contractors and concessionaires provide agreed services. Work may involve physical effort and exposure to extreme weather conditions. Work is performed under the direction of the Stadium Director/Deputy Commissioner.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• The employee in this class must supervise, through subordinate trades and technical supervisors, the work of a large staff, including contracted employees, engaged in maintenance for the interior and exterior of stadium buildings, grounds and appurtenances, field conversions and the delivery of contracted services to prime tenants, promoters, and advertisers.
• Only one position will be allocated to this class.
• The position must perform the work in the Recreation Department, Stadium Complex.

• Plans, assigns and reviews through subordinate trades and technical supervisors the work of a large staff of technical, trades and laboring personnel engaged in maintenance for the interior and exterior areas of the stadium buildings and grounds, and sound, video and electronic systems; insures delivery of contracted services to prime tenants, promoters and advertisers; makes field space available for practices; schedules the operations of work forces according to the types of events, size of crowd expected, season of year, condition of grounds and playing surfaces and other variables affecting the need for services at stadium facilities; receives requests for special services; assigns in-house or contractor personnel according to contract and terms of leases; ascertains that work conforms to acceptable standards; answers complaints as necessary.
• Meets prospective renters and clients; explains standard lease provisions, services and fees in conjunction with Stadium Director/Deputy Commissioner; enforces provisions of contracts for services such as cleaning, security, and emergency repairs by monitoring work performed; inspects cleanliness of concessionaires' facilities; imposes fines for non-compliance; confers with consultants and contractors regarding projects and contracted work.
• Tours stadium complex to ascertain the operational efficiency; advises superiors of need for capital improvements, rehabilitations and restoration projects; provides technical assistance during bid preparation, construction and inspection/completion phases; confers with subordinate supervisors to monitor progress of repair or maintenance activities; inspects stadium sound system, televisions, electronic boards, and computer systems; supervises and assigns stadium carpentry, welding, masonry, plumbing, electrical and painting staff and contractors to maintain stadium facilities; functions as duty officer every fourth event; supervises duty operations crew; directs contractors performing ushering and security duty, clean-up, and parking.
• Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, the stadium conversion process; schedules and supervises the conversion of stadium area surface to/from baseball diamond, football field or concert arena as required; supervises other aspects of the conversion operation such as field markings and painting; prepares overtime forms for staff members and departmental laboring and trades crews engaged in the conversion operation; determines resources needed and how resources are to be utilized regarding playing field conversion.
• Investigates complaints made by the public; rectifies the problem or makes appropriate referrals; responds to complainant by letter or phone; interacts with tenants on maintenance and operations issues; directs and supervises, through subordinates, water removal from fields, field protection from weather elements and snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, walkways, seating areas and playing fields when necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the appurtenances of various types of sports, special shows, and activities or events which are presented in stadium facilities.
• the methods, techniques, material and equipment used in maintaining and converting the playing fields.
• the legal and public procurement requirements involved in contract negotiation and administration as applied to shows, exhibits, athletic events and other large scale productions at facilities leased to private enterprises.
• supervisory methods and techniques.
• the principles and practices of stadium operations as they relate to the preparation and care of stadium facilities.
• the functions of various departments and agencies in the city as they apply to stadium operations.
• the methods, techniques and equipment used in general groundskeeping.
• the methods and techniques of building maintenance.
• setting up, operating and maintaining specialized equipment used in spectator events such as lighting, sound systems, telescopic stands and scoreboards.

ABILITY TO:

• coordinate personnel and resources to maximize operational effectiveness.
• plan and direct the maintenance of the stadium's sound system, televisions, electronic boards, and computer systems.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with prime tenants, concessionaires, event sponsors, contractors, representatives of governmental agencies, departmental officials and the public.
• read and interpret blueprints.

EDUCATION

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Four years of experience at the full performance level in one of the recognized building trades at a major stadium or arena.

AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Three years of supervisory experience in one of the recognized building trades at a major stadium or arena.

OR
GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Four years of facilities maintenance experience in a major arena or stadium.

AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Three years of experience supervising maintenance trades personnel in the preparation and conversion of the stadium or arena for a wide variety of athletic and entertainment events.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

PAY RANGE: EP21
Class Established: 5/1975

Spec. Revision:
  CSC - 9/1997 ; Ad Board - 12/1997

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