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Turf Management: Assist with maintenance/preparation of all athletic facilities for practices, competitions, and special events. Assist in the execution of the turf management maintenance schedule. Assist with irrigation repairs; fertilizer/seed applications; and field renovations. Operate equipment including, mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, hand and power tools, utility vehicles, tractors, spreaders, aerifyers, and others pertaining to turfgrass maintenance. Complete sound cultural practices to ensure turfgrass health and student athlete safety. Identify and address all immediate issues regarding the athletic field or facility including: remove/repair vandalism, irrigation system, field heating system, and disease and drought stresses. Determine which piece of equipment is most appropriate for a given area to complete the desired work. Determine turf areas needing additional seeding and more or less fertilizing; rates for overseeding in turf areas; if areas are too wet or too dry to apply cultural practices. Address mechanical problems that occasionally occur with equipment.

Event Preparation: Assist with the preparation of facilities for practices, competitions, and special events. This includes athletic field layout and field/logo painting, site set-up, and general cleaning. Assist with the installation of field protection system for special events (concerts, graduations, etc.).

Snow and Ice Removal: Remove snow and ice from athletic fields and Athletic Department facilities, including sidewalks, entrances, stairs, and loading docks. Apply ice melt chemical to facility areas as needed. Complete snow removal from fields and facilities in preparation of practices and competitions using a variety of equipment, including shovels, utility vehicles, tractors, and skid steers.

Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance, Storage, Auxiliary Events, and assigned field preparation: Implement preventative maintenance schedule for all turf maintenance equipment, including mowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, tractors, blowers, edgers, etc. Perform minor maintenance repairs on equipment or vehicles including changing and sharpening rotary blades, changing aeration tines, changing engine oil and filters, and greasing fittings. Diagnose equipment problems and repair if capable, if not, connect with supervisor to arrange for professional maintenance. Conduct routine inspections of equipment and storage areas. Complete field layout and field painting for the university marching band. Complete court layout, court taping, and placement of basketball hoops for Athletic Department basketball camps. Complete preparation of facilities for events sponsored by the Athletic Department at sites off campus rented by the Athletic Department. Assist/complete painting at Colorado National Golf Course. Assist with facility/field preparation for assigned sport practices and competitions.

Safety: Contribute to a safe working environment for self, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Adhere to safety guidelines, especially concerning equipment operation and the use of personal protective equipment. Determine safe site location, level, and provide safety information for scissor lifts used by television crews and staff members. Monitor weather conditions to determine a safe working height and communicate to personnel in scissor lifts.

• This role works Monday through Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, fully onsite. This role will work extended hours, weekends, and holidays for events.

• One year of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of athletic fields.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability and willingness to work significant and irregular hours which includes all home football games, concerts and other athletic and special events.

• Turf management equipment operation.
• Understanding of athletic field management.

• Associates degree (or equivalent experience) in turf management or similar field.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of athletic fields at the collegiate level or higher.