What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Turf Technician position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
The Sports Turf Technician position exists to provide turf and grounds maintenance services for the Department of Athletics in an effort to achieve operational excellence. Primary Responsibilities are maintaining the Softball and Track Facilities. Additional responsibilities include: exemplary customer service to internal and external constituencies; performing repair, maintenance and upkeep duties on grounds at various facilities that are utilized by the Athletics Department, student-athletes, sports fans and general public; performing mechanical repairs; assisting in the preparation, maintenance, and clean-up of outdoor athletic facilities for games, special events, and day-to-day operations; assists, as needed, in set-up and teardown for sports related and various events; assisting to ensure the proper care, use and maintenance of equipment, tools and supplies; and ensuring tasks are performed in a safe manner.
Experience in general grounds keeping and landscaping preferred. Ability to be extremely flexible in terms of work schedule (evenings, weekends, and overtime) required. Knowledge of the EPA guidelines for the application and storage of fertilizers and pest control chemicals preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to comply with EPA and University guidelines for the application of fertilizers and pest control chemicals. Ability to assist in the care, usage and maintenance of small & tractor engines, power equipment and tools. Ability to assist daily in preparation, clean-up, and on-site needs associated with the use of athletic facilities. Ability to ensure the safe use of grounds maintenance equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Some prior relevant work experience.
Licensure: Valid Virginia drivers license.
TO APPLY
Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be accepted. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three references
Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter. The selected applicant will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor cases for immigration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job will require standing, traveling, and lifting above and below the waist various weights which may include different landscape equipment and materials. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while pruning, driving, weeding, and pushing lawn mowers.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
