Facility and Sports Turf Specialist

Job Summary

The University of Utah Athletics Department is seeking a Facility and Sports Turf Specialist to oversee the daily maintenance, operations, and care of America First Ballpark and associated athletic field and turf areas.

Responsibilities

• Sports Turf & Field Maintenance
• Oversee daily maintenance and care of the synthetic turf playing surface, bullpens, warning track areas, indoor batting cages, and associated field systems at America First Ballpark.
• Maintain mound and batting cage tray and Velcro systems to ensure proper safety and play-ability standards.
• Operate turf grooming, maintenance, and field preparation equipment.
• Perform routine field grooming, seam maintenance, brushing, infill redistribution, debris removal, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Monitor field conditions and proactively address safety or performance concerns.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules to maximize turf lifespan and performance.
• Support maintenance and upkeep of additional athletic turf, grass, landscape, and exterior athletics areas as assigned.
• Assist with irrigation, mowing, edging, fertilization, aeration, over-seeding, weed management, and landscape maintenance management of the ballpark grounds and exterior spaces.
• Facility Operations & Maintenance
• Assist with the daily operations, upkeep, and maintenance of America First Ballpark and surrounding facility spaces.
• Perform general facility inspections and identify operational, maintenance, custodial, or safety concerns.
• Assist with minor facility repair including custodial support and general maintenance work.
• Maintain all areas of the facility so they are in a clean, safe, and operationally ready condition for student-athletes, recruits, donors, and guests.
• Assist with post-event cleanup, facility setup, and operational turnover.
• Event & Rental Operations
• Assist with event operations, external rentals, camps, and community use activities.
• Serve as the on-site athletics contact during community rentals and outside events.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, operational logistics, and facility readiness.
• Help ensure compliance with facility usage policies, operational standards, and safety expectations during events and rentals.
• Winter Operations
• Oversee snow and ice removal operations on synthetic turf surfaces, walkways, and facility access points.
• Maintain year-round accessibility and operational readiness of outdoor athletic facilities during winter weather conditions.
• Operational Support & Coordination
• Clock with campus facilities, vendors, and outside contractors regarding maintenance and repair needs.
• Assist with inventory management of maintenance equipment, turf materials, and operational supplies.
• Maintain records and documentation related to maintenance activities, repairs, field conditions, and operational needs.
• Afford assistance with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency

Typically required: Standing, walking, hearing, listening, talking, operating maintenance equipment, and working outdoors. Often: Repetitive hand motion, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds, operating utility vehicles and turf maintenance machinery. Rarely: Sitting, reaching overhead, climbing ladders, working in confined maintenance spaces.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency

Nearly Continuously: Standing, walking, hearing, listening, talking, operating maintenance equipment, and working outdoors. Often: Repetitive hand motion, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds, operating utility vehicles and turf maintenance machinery. Seldom: Sitting, reaching overhead, climbing ladders, working in confined maintenance spaces.