Athletic Fields Technician 00600
- Employer
- Christopher Newport University
- Location
- Newport News, VA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Athletic Fields Technician 00600
Role Title:Trades Technician III
Position Number:00600
FLSA:Non Exempt
Appointment Type:Full Time
Type of Posting:General Public
Is Sensitive Position?:No
Designated Personnel:Yes
Responsible Employee:This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:This position is a “designated position,” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.
Statement of Economic Interest:No
Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:Yes
If Restricted Position, please paste statement:This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.
Departmental Objective:Effectively implement the University president’s vision for a world class campus that attracts, inspires, and bonds people to CNU. To provide Christopher Newport University’s students with an outstanding intercollegiate Division III Athletics facility that will emphasize safety, provide aesthetic appearance and value, and be environmentally responsible and economically feasible.
Purpose of the Position:As the Athletic Field Technician, this position will lead our athletics maintenance team as well as work independently to help implement and perform sports field maintenance tasks for 28 acres of Athletic grounds. This includes all aspects of turf management to include: fertilization and pesticide applications, seeding, sodding, aerification, turf establishment, irrigation and turf repair, athletic field layout, line and logo painting, as well as landscape bed maintenance and special projects to facilitate the needs within the athletic facility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:- Basic knowledge of warm season turfgrass maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of irrigation system operation.
- Basic knowledge of athletic field maintenance procedures, tools, and equipment.
- Basic knowledge of athletic field layout and sport-specific field markings.
- Basic knowledge of logo painting.
- Must be motivated and have the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Good writing and verbal skills.
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to become a VDACS Registered Technician within the first 6 months of employment
Experience:
- Basic experience in grounds maintenance
Education:
- A VDACS Registered Technician
- A Certified Fertilizer Applicator
- A college degree in a related field
Experience:
- Experience managing athletic fields at the college or professional level
- Experience with safe use and maintenance of athletic field maintenance equipment such as reel mowers, tractors, sprayers, light utility vehicles, aerifiers, verticutters, sod cutters, topdressers, trailers, and field lining equipment
Salary $35,477 to $44,346, Commensurate with Education and Experience - this position is eligible for overtime
CNU Information:This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.
Role Code:79033
Conditions of Employment:- This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
- Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
Is this position telework eligible?:
No
Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):Essential
Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):Essential
Pushing/Pulling:Essential
Standing:Essential
Sitting:Marginal
Bending:Essential
Walking:Essential
Climbing:Essential
Reaching:Essential
Repetitive Motion:Essential
Fast Pace:Essential
Average Pace:Essential
Multiple Priorities:Essential
Intense Customer Interaction:Marginal
Multiple Stimuli:Marginal
Frequency Changes:Essential
Memory:Essential
Reasoning:Essential
Hearing:Essential
Reading:Essential
Analyzing:Essential
Logic:Essential
Verbal Communication:Essential
Written Communication:Essential
Posting Number:PS1261P
Number of Vacancies:1
Posting Date:09/18/2026
Closing Date:09/28/2026
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicants:CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/21235
EEO/Diversity Statement(s):Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
Alternative Hiring Process:In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.
Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.
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