Sports Turf Technician

Title: Sports Turf Technician

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

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Title: Sports Turf Technician

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

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Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:   Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 40

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G09

Retirement:    KERS 

Contact Person: Julian Morgan

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The employee will assist with all Athletic Sports Turf areas on campus. The tech will manage and prepare field maintenance throughout the athletic seasons. The employee will assist in all Sports Turf lease agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum Experience Required - One year of related experience in turf maintenance is required. - Related experience in layout, design, construction Equivalencies - Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure & Certifications: A valid state driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

• 35% - Assist with oversight for the Athletics Sports Turf areas on campus and athletic complex. - ()
• 30% - Complete Athletic Field Set-ups/Game Management and prepare fields for practice and competitions. - ()
• 15% - Provide support and assistance on Special Projects and events as they arise - ()
• 15% - Manage and Maintenance of sport specific equipment - ()
• 5% - Support the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned - ()

Sponsorship:  Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

 

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

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