Sports Field Maintenance Worker / Trades Technician II (00035)

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Classified Posted On: Thu Jun 6 2024 Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Sports Field Maintenance Worker/Trades Technician II (00035) in Landscaping and Grounds. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing maintenance of sports facilities and equipment. This includes, but not limited to knowledge of natural grass and artificial turf, baseball and softball clay/infields, irrigation, field painting/lining, and equipment used in those areas. This position will be responsible for working athletic games on evenings and weekends. This position is considered to be emergency personnel, and must report to work or be called in due to inclement weather, in the case of emergency, staff shortage, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance, proper horticultural practices, and repair of sports fields

• Prepare fields and surrounding areas for sporting events

• Work sporting events as needed

• Safely operate and maintain rotary and reel mowers, tractors, field drags, blowers, weed eaters, paint machines, pressure washers, edgers, trimmers, aerators, paint machines, spreaders, and various hand tools

• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Valid driver's license

• Must also be able to read, write, and follow directions in both written and verbal formats

• Ability to safely lift 50-80 lbs. without assistance

• Must be able to work in all types of weather, extreme heat, extreme cold, and/or wet weather

• Knowledge of turf horticulture practices, NCAA competition field layouts, infield and clay maintenance, painting of fields, and irrigation, preferred

• Provides high attention to detail in all duties

• Demonstrated ability to properly use and service a variety of grounds/landscaping equipment, ex. rotary and reel mowers, tractors, field drags, blowers, weed eaters, paint machines, pressure washers, edger's, trimmers, aerators, paint machines, spreaders, and various hand tools

• Available to respond to emergency calls 24/7, if needed

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends

• Must be able to meet the University criteria regarding the use and operation of state vehicles

• Registered Technician's License to apply pesticides or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

• State Fertilizer Applicator Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

• Experience maintaining athletic fields at NCAA standards

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in a pay band 2. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts

• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays

• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)

• Life & Long-Term care insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.

• Educational benefits for most employees

• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ .

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