Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator

Student Activities Board; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a dedicated Athletic Field Spray Applicator/Aeration Coordinator to manage the maintenance of athletic fields and surrounding areas. This role involves budgeting and applying spray applications, operating grounds equipment, and ensuring optimal conditions for athletic events. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of sports turf management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and contribute to the vibrant campus life at this forward-thinking university. If you are passionate about sports turf and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of grounds-related experience required.
• Knowledge of sports turf preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare athletic fields, including mowing and lining.
• Assist in off-season turf management and snow removal.

Skills

Sports Turf Management

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Equipment Operation

Irrigation System Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pennsylvania Pesticide License

Tools

Tractor

Mower

Line Painter

Weed Whip

Job description

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Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator

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Position Details

Classification Details

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator Position Type Staff Employee Group Staff Time Status Full-Time Time Category Full Time (1560-2080 hours) Annual Hours 2080 # of Months 12 Hours Per Week 40 Work Dates

July 1 – June 30

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

• Maintenance and prepartion of all athletic fields courts and tracks. Including mowing and lining of fields and skinned areas.
• Assist in the off-season turf management program including mowing, aeration, slit seeding, top dressing and irrigation.
• Prepare for track and field events and campus utilized by off-campus summer clientele.
• 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.
• Police grounds for trash and debris.
• Support Grounds Mechanic throughout winter months assisting with metal fabrication projects, grounds equipment repairs, landscape projects etc.
• Ability to operate standard grounds equipment; tractor, mower, front mount mower, line painter, weed whip etc.
• 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
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
  
  

Secondary Duties

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

Supervises: # of Administrative 0 Supervises: # of Staff 0 Supervises: # of Student 0 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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