ATHLETICS FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV7352

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Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV7352

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Working Title

ATHLETICS FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Athletics

FTE

1

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To perform skilled maintenance and preparation tasks of athletic fields (grooming, marking, painting and proper setup) for games, practices and tournaments for a Division I athletic program.

Description of Duties

• Conducts a variety of facilities maintenance duties, including the preparation of various playing fields by resodding and leveling the base paths on the baseball diamond, dragging and marking of bases and soccer field lines, cutting of lines, and clearing debris from the parking lots.

• Follows established turf maintenance best practices such as aerating and vertical mowing and implementing an Integrated Pest Management (

IPM

) program of pesticides and fertilizers, which include granular and liquid applications.

• Operates a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks, and tractors; performs general maintenance duties including refueling, lubricating parts and changing oil in assigned equipment; makes minor mechanical and preventative maintenance as necessary.

• Maintains, repairs and ensures proper use of the various field irrigation systems needed for adequate turf sustainability.

• Performs visual inspection of athletic fields for hazardous conditions. Participates in field maintenance site inspections to ensure work has been completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent or combination of specialized experience in athletic turf maintenance and general education.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history

MVR

from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

Grounds maintenance equipment and care; tractor mower, trimmers, etc. Other general trades’ tools, such as screw drivers, hoe and shovel, wrenches, pliers. University owned vehicles, and utility vehicles. Skill in the operation of tractors, cultivators, hedgers, power mowers and other equipment used in gardening work.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Outdoor Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

UTRGV

is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other

Ability and skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

02/12/2024

Grant Funded Position

No

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Posting Detail Information

| EEO Statement |
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu. | | Additional Information |
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . | | Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41844 |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

2. Are you a current UTRGV employee?

   • Yes
   • No

3. Please select your highest level of completed education.

   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above

4. (Open Ended Question)

5. Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

   • Yes
   • No

6. Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Unofficial Transcripts 4. Reference Letter 1 5. Reference Letter 2 6. Reference Letter 3 7. Certifications and Licenses 8. Training Certificates 9. Other Document 10. List of 3 References 11. Unofficial Transcripts 2 12. Unofficial Transcripts 3 13. Letter of Interest 14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts 15. Additional Document

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