Athletics Groundsworker (2 Positions)

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Athletics Groundsworker supports athletics pre-game and post-game activities for NCAA Division I athletic events and assists with the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields. The incumbent ensures athletic fields and surrounding areas are clean, safe, and professionally maintained for student-athletes and coaches. Performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds of CSUN’s athletics fields. Assists in the mowing, edging, preparation, and lining of athletic fields to meet NCAA standards. Helps prepare game fields by mowing and striping turf, servicing pitchers’ mounds and bullpens, adding infield mix, watering, and dragging infields to NCAA Division I standards. Operates grounds maintenance equipment (bunker rakes, tractors, mowers) and tools necessary for field preparation and upkeep. Ensures athletic fields and surrounding areas are clean, safe, and professionally maintained for student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas, in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
Possess a valid California Driver's License.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape and athletic field maintenance, including mowing, edging, turf preparation, soil treatment, planting, fertilizing, watering, weed control, trimming, debris removal, irrigation systems, equipment care, chemical applications, safety procedures, and NCAA field preparation requirements.
Ability to safely operate, inspect, and perform minor maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
Ability to identify and report hazards, malfunctions, property damage, and field maintenance needs.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively to support athletic events, special projects, and clean, safe, professionally maintained grounds.
Knowledge of the safe operating procedures, applications, and basic maintenance requirements for pick-up trucks, carts, tractors, aerators, dump trailers, turf de-thatchers, ride-on mowers, sod cutters, trenchers, bunker rakes, compactors, and specialized athletic turf renovation equipment.
Ability to operate and transport equipment safely.
Ability to perform sod replacement, aeration, seasonal dethatching, in-season and post-season field renovation, and other sports field improvements.
Ability to provide clear work direction to unskilled assistants.
Ability to complete assignments accurately while maintaining safe, efficient, high-quality work practices.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining athletic fields, including turf care and field preparation.

Responsibilities

Supports athletics pre-game and post-game activities for NCAA Division I athletic events.
Assists with the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields.
Ensures athletic fields and surrounding areas are clean, safe, and professionally maintained for student-athletes and coaches.
Performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds of CSUN’s athletics fields.
Assists in the mowing, edging, preparation, and lining of athletic fields to meet NCAA standards.
Helps prepare game fields by mowing and striping turf, servicing pitchers’ mounds and bullpens, adding infield mix, watering, and dragging infields to NCAA Division I standards.
Operates grounds maintenance equipment and tools necessary for field preparation and upkeep.
Ensures athletic fields and surrounding areas are clean, safe, and professionally maintained for student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
Performs other duties as assigned.