Athletic Grounds Tech

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Position Information

Requisition Number

S3919P

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S3919P

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Home Org Name

Athletic Facilities

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Athletic Grounds Tech

Job Class Code

NA14

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for an

Athletic Grounds Technician

to provide field maintenance and landscaping services for athletic fields and landscaped areas around athletic facilities! This individual prepares university fields for athletic events, ensuring that fields are safe and consistent for collegiate competition standards.

Why Should

YOU

Choose Auburn University?

Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes!

Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.

Competitive state benefits

including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.

Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents.

Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

It’s a Lifestyle:

The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Essential Functions

Performs a variety of technical field and landscape related duties to include mowing, topdressing, overseeding, vertical mowing, aerifying, installing sod, pruning, planting shrubs, fertilizing, as well as distribution of chemical applications such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.

Paints,marks, and oversees field layouts on natural and synthetic turf, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards for

SEC

and

NCAA

Division I Athletics fields.

Performs maintenance on small and large equipment for the functions of maintaining turf and landscaping fo the campus athletic facilities.

Identifies plant diseases, insect damage, weather related turf and landscaping damages, and/or other damages of athletic properties to apply corrective measures and treatment. Recommends, applies, documents, and maintains the appropriate information regarding equipment, chemical usage, applications, operations, and maintenance procedures.

Assists in set-up, take-down, operations, oversight, and customer service of events hosted by Auburn Athletics.

Ensures safety of guests and student athletes by maintaining cleanliness and security of all fields, structures, walkway/sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and parking lots, etc., within responsible area.

Inspects, identifies, and/or repairs irrigation systems on athletic field and landscaped areas.

Assists in the management of inventory and proper storage of tools, equipment, and supplies for turf and landscaping needs.

Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletics Association (

NCAA

) and Southeastern Conference (

SEC

) regulations in the performance of job duties.

Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications |
- High school diploma or equivalent - 2 years of experience in turf and landscape related to athletic fields and grounds. |

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- General knowledge of soils and turf grass management - Knowledge of pesticides and fertilizers - Ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on equipment - Ability to understand and use hand tools, climb ladders, operate mowers, tractors, fork lifts, aerifiers, topdressers, and vertical mowers - Ability to user computers with general knowledge of using spreadsheet software for logging applications and inventory management | | Minimum Technology Skills | | | Minimum License and Certifications | |

Desired Qualifications

| Desired Qualifications | |

Posting Detail Information

| Salary Range | $16.30/hour- $24.47/hour | | Job Category | Building/Grounds Maintenance | | Working Hours if Non-Traditional | | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | AL | | List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | | | Posting Date | 09/03/2024 | | Closing Date | | | EEO Statement |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their websiteto learn more. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee

3. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have 2 years of experience in turf and landscape related to athletic fields and grounds?

   • Yes
   • No

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