Athletics Groundsman

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • Schenectady, NY

3d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Facilities Specialist will perform maintenance and preparation functions on athletic fields, floors, and buildings. Union College sponsors 27 intercollegiate sports and are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League (ECAC Hockey), and the Liberty League. Men’s and women’s ice hockey compete at the NCAA Division I level; all other sports compete at the NCAA Division III level. This is a 12-month position.

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• Ability to lift heavy items often in excess of 100 lbs., utilize team lift techniques, stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues
• Must have knowledge of safe working habits/lifting techniques and an attention to detail/knowledge of moving practices.
• A valid New York State driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic buildings by performing custodial duties, event set up
• Maintain athletic fields by raking, rolling and lining the fields
• Operate light trucks, golf cart, and turf machine
• Assist in snow removal around athletic facilities

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed