Practice Facility Operations Assistant Manager

Brand: Trail Blazers
Category: Facility Operations
Department: PF Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2025

Description

Become a part of the team behind the team.

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court.

We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Facility Operations Assistant Manager, you will play a lead role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Practice Facility. You will oversee facility operations, including maintenance, cleaning, vendor coordination, and day-to-day setup, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for players and staff.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Oversee and support Practice Facility operations, including cleaning, maintenance, and daily preparation for team practices, shootarounds, and other activities.
• Oversee daily gym setup and breakdown, ensuring the facility is prepared and maintained to professional standards.
• Lead all cleaning and sanitization efforts within the facility, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and proper handling and storage of chemicals and supplies.
• Coordinate catering operations, including vendor ingress and egress, and oversee daily preparation of the Players Dining Room for breakfast and lunch service.
• Monitor and restock player pantry and kitchen supplies to ensure food and beverage areas are properly maintained.
• Oversee and promote technical support and maintenance operations across all shifts, addressing both routine and urgent facility needs.
• Troubleshoot and perform light maintenance on building systems, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Coordinate external contractors and vendors for large-scale maintenance, repair, or improvement projects.
• Partner with the Director of Practice Facility Operations on facility integrity and infrastructure concerns, ensuring all areas meet organizational and safety standards.
• Foster and promote a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Demonstrated experience in facility operations, maintenance, or related technical support functions.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with proven capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.
• Skilled in facility operations, including cleaning standards, maintenance coordination, and equipment setup for athletic environments.
• Working knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry; ability to troubleshoot and perform light maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and oversee the work of external vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to assess operational challenges and implement effective, timely solutions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining professional presentation standards throughout all facility areas.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and interact professionally with players, coaches, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining accountability and alignment with leadership direction.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment that supports organizational values.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support team activities and facility operations.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PERKS:

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. Our benefits package for full-time teammates includes:

• Salary Range: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour
• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off (3 weeks + 11 holidays)
• Wellness Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes
• Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
• Ongoing Learning & Development
• Daily Free Lunch