Operations Supervisor

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Job Title

Operations Supervisor

Job Grade

AB14S

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Job Title

Operations Supervisor

Job Grade

AB14S

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Dept

Arena

Department

Operations

Requisition Number

2025-00184

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

No

Pay Information

Negotiable based on experience

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Senior Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor uses discretion and independent judgment to hire, coordinate, supervise personnel and subcontractors, and other daily activities directly related to the operations for the Baxter Arena, the Holland Ice, and Maverick Park. These duties require the successful execution of all events of the entire facilities. The Operations Supervisor will lead conversions of the facility from one event to another. This will include preparing and maintaining the facility for hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and other outside contracted events.

Job Duties

| Responsibility Area: | Office and General Business | | Duties: |
- Directly supervise a team of 30+ part-time employees across various operational functions. Responsibilities include determining staffing needs, conducting interviews, hiring and training staff, assigning and overseeing work, conducting performance evaluations, implementing disciplinary actions, addressing employee concerns, and resolving workplace issues. - Implement, train, and enforce standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, emergency protocols, and safety/risk management policies in alignment with university and facility guidelines. - Lead training and assist employees with all aspects of ice installation, maintenance, and removal. Tasks include freezing the floor; painting base layers, lines, and logos; building and maintaining the ice sheet; and preparing playing surfaces for games, practices, and special events. Ensure team proficiency in tasks such as debris removal, ice depth checks, scraping, edging, resurfacing, and operating resurfacing equipment (ice re-surfacer and ice-edger). - Train and supervise employees in painting and maintaining facility equipment, ensuring quality and longevity. - Oversee part-time staff responsible for event setups, venue changeovers, and maintaining ADA compliance to ensure accessibility across all facility spaces. - Manage and supervise operations for multiple sports, including hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and other contracted events. - Inspect conversion work, construction progress, and equipment installations to confirm compliance with technical specifications and safety standards. - Coordinate with subcontractors to assess special project requirements, determine appropriate staffing levels, and ensure timely execution. - Serve as a liaison between facility tenants and contractors, maintaining positive working relationships and addressing issues as they arise.

| | Percentage Of Time | 85 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Operations | | Duties: |
Operate and control some equipment via computers.

| | Percentage Of Time | 10 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Other | | Duties: |
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. | | Percentage Of Time | 5 | | Essential Function: | No |

Required and Preferred Qualifications

| Required Education |
High school or equivalent | | Required Experience |
One year related experience and/or training in the public assembly industry in a supervisory or management position | | Required License/Certification |
NA | | Required Additional Qualifications: |
NA | | Preferred Education |
NA | | Preferred Experience | | | Preferred License/Certification | | | Preferred Additional Qualifications: |
Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience |

Compliance Requirements

| Credit Check | No | | Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check | Yes | | Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment | No | | Drug Screen | No |

Supplemental Question

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1. * Describe any work experience relevant to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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