Athletic Fields Technician 00600

Purpose of the Position

As the Athletic Field Technician, you will lead the athletics maintenance team and work independently to implement and perform sports field maintenance tasks for 28 acres of athletic grounds. Responsibilities include all aspects of turf management such as fertilization, pesticide applications, seeding, sodding, aerification, turf establishment, irrigation, turf repair, athletic field layout, line and logo painting, landscape bed maintenance, and special projects supporting the athletic facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of warm‑season turfgrass maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation system operation.
• Basic knowledge of athletic field maintenance procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of athletic field layout and sport‑specific field markings.
• Basic knowledge of logo painting.
• Motivation and ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.

Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience: Basic experience in grounds maintenance.

Required Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license; ability to become a VDACS Registered Technician within the first six months of employment.

Additional Consideration(s):

• VDACS Registered Technician certification.
• Certified Fertilizer Applicator.
• College degree in a related field.
• Experience managing athletic fields at the college or professional level.
• Experience with safe use and maintenance of athletic field equipment such as reel mowers, tractors, sprayers, light utility vehicles, aerifiers, verticutters, sod cutters, topdressers, trailers, and field‑lining equipment.

Salary Information

Salary range: $35,477 to $44,346, commensurate with education and experience. This position is eligible for overtime.

Benefits

CNU provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement plans, medical, dental, vision coverage, and a variety of other options. Paid leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees also receive discounted travel, banking, legal, and retail services. More details are available at CNU Benefits.

Conditions of Employment

This is a classified, full‑time, non‑exempt position. New and returning classified employees must complete a 12‑month probationary period and attend a two‑day New Employee Orientation Program. The position is not telework eligible.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Light lifting (less than 20 lb) – essential
• Moderate lifting (20‑50 lb) – essential
• Heavy lifting (more than 50 lb) – essential
• Pushing/Pulling – essential
• Standing – essential
• Sitting – marginal
• Bending – essential
• Walking – essential
• Climbing – essential
• Reaching – essential
• Repetitive motion – essential
• Fast‑pace work environment – essential
• Average‑pace work environment – essential
• Multiple priorities – essential
• Intense customer interaction – marginal
• Multiple stimuli – marginal
• Frequent changes – essential
• Memory – essential
• Reasoning – essential
• Hearing – essential
• Reading – essential
• Analyzing – essential
• Logic – essential
• Verbal communication – essential
• Written communication – essential