Job no: 504654
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time

Position Summary

The Athletic Fields Groundsworker is an important part of the Landscape Services team that helps support San Diego State University’s Athletics Department. This position is a member of the Athletic Fields Grounds Team that maintains the university’s grass and synthetic fields to support our Athletics programs. In this role, the Athletic Fields Groundsworker, under the immediate supervision of the Lead Athletic Fields Groundsworker, performs the full range of grounds keeping duties to maintain the athletic grounds and deliver sports turf management services to the athletic fields on campus and surrounding landscape. These services include but are not limited to the following: hardscape clean-up, sports turf maintenance, landscape bed maintenance and general grounds maintenance work.

The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of experience in sports/athletic field preparation, is knowledgeable in NCAA athletic fields layout and painting techniques and has training/education in sports turf management.

For more information regarding Facilities Services, click here.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits eligible, permanent (probationary) position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Work hours are Sunday - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

Education and Experience

One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a related field (i.e. Athletic Fields, Soil Management, Agronomy)
• Two years’ sports/athletics field preparation experience
• Relevant education or coursework in horticulture and/or plant identification
• Knowledge of NCAA field layouts and painting techniques
• Experience maintaining athletic fields, preferably at the NCAA Division I or professional sports level
• Two-year degree with emphasis in sports turf management (or completed coursework in horticulture, sports turf management, turf grass science, or a related field)
• Sports Turf Manager’s certification
• Qualified Applicator Certificate/License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation

Specialized Skills

• One year of experience of athletic field management at NCAA or professional level

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Valid California Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $2,945 per month. CSU Classification Salary Range: $2,945 - $4,950 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 17, 2021. To receive full consideration, apply by September 16. 2021. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Employment Services at employ@sdsu.edu

Advertised: Sep 03, 2021 (2:45 PM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled