Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator

Messiah College; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Messiah College is seeking an Athletic Field Spray Applicator/Aeration Coordinator to manage and maintain athletic fields. The role involves budgeting spray applications, coordinating aeration, and supporting athletic events. Candidates should have a strong background in sports turf management and the ability to operate grounds equipment. This full-time position requires physical stamina and a commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 years of grounds related experience required.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and basic repairs.
• Experience in construction work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting spray applications for athletic fields.
• Maintain and prepare all athletic fields, including mowing and lining.
• Assist in off-season turf management program.

Skills

Knowledge of sports turf management

Ability to work with limited supervision

Excellent time management

Ability to operate standard grounds equipment

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pennsylvania pesticide license

Job description

Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator

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Position Title Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Employee Group

Employee Group Staff

Time Status

Time Status Full-Time

Time Category

Time Category Full Time (1560-2080 hours)

Annual Hours

Annual Hours 2080

# of Months

# of Months 12

Hours Per Week 40

Work Dates

July 1 – June 30

Campus

Campus Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

Responsible for budgeting spray applications to fit the needs of the University as well as prepping and applying those applications to the athletic fields and surrounding areas. Coordinating and aerifyying all areas of campus including the athletic fields. Placement of equipment to support athletic events, college or off-campus related, to include soccer goals, hurdles, bleachers, pole vault mats, etc.

Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent. Pennsylvania pesticide license

Education Preferred

Experience Required

2 years of grounds related experience.

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Excellent knowledge of sports turf management and sports turf preparation. This includes slicing, pulling cores, punching holes with solid tines, and adjusting depth when seeding into core holes
• Ability to work with limited supervision, self motivated and team-player, with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Support Sports Turf Crew Leader, filling in if necessary.
• Ability to operate standard grounds equipment, tractor, mower, front mount mower, line painter, weed whip etc.
• Knowledge of irrigation system, small repairs and set up.
• Basic knowledge of construction of fences, concrete macadam work, and storm drain installation preferred.
• Basic computer skills including the use of campus e-mail system and software programs used to perform job.

Special Working Conditions

Must be able to endure outdoor exposure to extreme temperatures, physically demanding job functions including walking, standing, pulling, lifting, and stooping. Must be able to lift an average of 75 lbs. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay. In the event of a snowstorm, this position may be responsible for off-hours snow removal.

Driving Requirements

This position requires the operation of a Messiah College owned or leased vehicle and the employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license, meet the established criteria, and abide by all policies and procedures as presented in the College’s Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.

Essential Employee Essential - Emergency Only

Primary Duties

1. Maintenance and preparation of all athletic fields courts and tracks. Including mowing and lining of fields and skinned areas.
2. Assist in the off-season turf management program including mowing, aeration, slit seeding, top dressing and irrigation.
3. Prepare for track and field events and campus utilized by off-campus summer clientele.
4. Placement of all sports equipment for outdoor sports from storage to use location including soccer goals, baseball and softball bases, polevault mats, hurdles and bleachers.
5. Police grounds for trash and debris.
6. Support Grounds Mechanic throughout winter months assisting with metal fabrication projects, grounds equipment repairs, landscape projects etc.
7. Ability to operate standard grounds equipment; tractor, mower, front mount mower, line painter, weed whip etc.
8. Additional duties to be assigned by Supervisor to support the Grounds department to include but not limited to tree removal, mowing, weed whipping, backhoe operation etc
9. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

1. Assist in snow removal program in winter months.
2. Be available to help other Departments as needed.
3. Assist in Central Receiving.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Supervises: # of Administrative

Supervises: # of Administrative 0

Supervises: # of Staff

Supervises: # of Staff 0

Supervises: # of Student

Supervises: # of Student 0

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/30/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Deadline

Diversity

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

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Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300

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