UA - Temporary Athletic Field Grounds Keeper

University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

5d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Northern Colorado is seeking motivated individuals for a temporary Seasonal Sports Field Assistant role. This position offers hands-on experience supporting a wide range of athletic and recreational activities across campus facilities. The successful candidate will gain practical skills in sports turf management while assisting with the preparation and maintenance of fields used for practices, games, and special events.

Requirements

• Interest in athletics, landscaping, turf management, or facilities operations
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting and prolonged outdoor work
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License for a minimum of 2 years.
• Will be required to drive a university vehicle to transport, supplies and tools.

Nice To Haves

• General experience with lawn and landscape care or programmed athletic participation.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, and trim grass on athletic fields and surrounding areas
• Prepare baseball and softball fields, including dragging infields and lining fields
• Repair damaged turf and reseed high-traffic or worn areas
• Maintain synthetic turf surfaces through brushing and debris removal
• Operate and monitor irrigation systems
• Adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions and field needs
• Assist with minor irrigation maintenance and repairs
• Set up and break down equipment for games and practices (e.g., bases, goals, benches)
• Ensure fields meet safety and playability standards prior to events
• Assist with tournament and event setup across multiple campus venues
• Clean, maintain, and store tools and equipment properly
• Report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards promptly
• Help maintain organized and safe storage areas
• Remove trash and debris from fields, sidelines, and spectator areas
• Assist with landscaping tasks such as mulching and shrub trimming
• Support general campus grounds maintenance efforts

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• Selection of several defined contribution retirement plans
• Sick leave
• Other leave options may be available based on position
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
• Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% (covering in-state tuition charges).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed