Athletic Facilities Specialist

University of Redlands • Redlands, CA

5d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Facility Specialist performs a variety of tasks including field turf restoration, event and game day preparation, care for landscape, aquatic chemical cleaning, and proper maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and associated athletics facilities. Reporting to the Athletics Facilities Supervisor, this position serves as a member of the team responsible for the overall maintenance of the athletic fields and the aquatic center. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• One (1) year of experience in a similar position.
• Must obtain a current CPR, AED, and First-Aid Certificate within three (3) months of hire.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required.
• Working knowledge of methods, techniques, and strategies for construction preparation and management of athletic field turf and competition facilities.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain campus standards.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard field turf maintenance equipment.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Completes field maintenance such as aerating crosscutting, mowing, edging vertical cutting, de-thatching, irrigation, fertilization, weed abatement, and top-dressing as directed.
• Paints and marks fields under NCAA rules and provides set-up, and clean-up of facilities for practices, contests, and events including equipment goal posts, track and field pits, dugouts, bench areas, etc.
• C leans, monitors, and inspects athletic facilities, surrounding areas, and equipment for maintenance and safety
• Maintains landscape for associated facilities and upkeep of trees, shrubs and hedges which may include planting prunin g, trimming, spraying, fertilizing and
• Provides dirt management to baseball and softball fields including infield skin, baselines, warning tracks, pitching mounds and home This includes regular dragging; screen drag and moisture control.
• Contributes to the decision-making process on the feasibility of playing on fields depending upon weather and field conditio
• Inspect and maintain exterior/interior areas of the Aquatic Center facilities, including pool, grounds, and equipment for cleanliness, appropriate appearance and safety, and make minor repairs and adjustments as
• Adheres to safety procedures and safe work practices. May attend training as assigned.
• Performs all other related duties or special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED