University of Arizona
Athletic Field Specialist (UPDATED)
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Job Description
- Req#: req21915
- 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 .
- More than one year 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.
Athletic Field Specialist (UPDATED) Posting Number req21915 Department Facilities Mgmt-Operation Svcs Department Website Link https://www.fm.arizona.edu/#/ Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University Facility Services Grounds Department 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.
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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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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.
Communicate with Superintendent and Crew chief about potential issues and concerns. Professionally interact with coaches, admin and student body.Physical Requirements
Perform moderate to heavy manual labor outdoors in temperature extremes for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift 50lbMinimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications 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 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum $15 Grade Range Midpoint $18.75 Grade Range Maximum $22.5 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 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates HR-Client-UFSD_PBCF@arizona.edu
Open Date 2/10/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.About the company
95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.