• Job Description

  Req#: req16257

  Athletic Field Specialist (Groundskeeper II) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)
  Posting Number	req16257
  Department	Facilities Mgmt-Operation Svcs
  Department Website Link	https://www.fm.arizona.edu/#/
  Location	Main Campus
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	Please Note: This posting has been updated to reflect multiple positions being available and a new pay range. The Facilities Management Grounds Services is looking for diverse career minded candidates to join our team as Athletic Field Specialist. Grounds Services maintains the beautiful grounds at the University of Arizona. The Athletic Field Specialist will work as part of our turf team to assist with the maintenance of nearly 50 acres of turf areas including lawns, athletic field, and synthetic turf fields. This position requires specialized knowledge of athletic turf management. Our work is done on the beautiful U of A campus holding to our core values of inclusion, compassion, determination, adaptability, exploration, and integrity. We provide employees an amazing and nurturing environment, proper tools of the trade, opportunities for training and growth, uniforms, and excellent benefits and paid days off. If you can see yourself in a job on campus, we invite you to apply. Facilities Management at the University of Arizona consists of over 600 employees and teamwork is our strength. FM services over 13 million square feet of campus-keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
  Duties & Responsibilities	Operate power equipment including mowers, blowers, edgers, and tractors. Operate specialized equipment including sprayers, aerators, and topdressers. Apply fertilizer, seed, and other materials to turf areas. Prepare and maintain athletic fields for practices and competitions. Perform general landscaping duties as assigned. Maintain synthetic turf surfaces. Assist with renovations and repairs to turf areas including sod work and overseeding.
  Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .
  Preferred Qualifications	One or more years of experience working on university or professional level sports fields. Experience working for University, School District, or City/State Agencies or Parks. Fertilizer and chemical application rates experience. Experience operating specialized turf equipment like sprayers, spreaders, aerators, mowers, or similar. Experience managing clay surfaces for baseball and/or softball. Pesticide applicator certification. Formal education in turf grass management.
  FLSA	Non-Exempt
  Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
  Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
  Job FTE	1.0
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
  Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
  Rate of Pay	$15.00 - $18.75
  Compensation Type	hourly rate
  Grade	2
  Career Stream and Level	OC2
  Job Family	Facilities Mgmt & Services
  Job Function	Facil, Grounds, & Infra
  Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
  Number of Vacancies	2
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	HR-Client-PDFM_PhxOp@arizona.edu
  Open Date	6/7/2023
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

  
  
  
  

• About the company

  95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.

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