Athletic Field & Sports Turf Technician

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Sportsfield Maintenance Tech to maintain stadiums, fields, and outdoor areas. You will operate specialized turf equipment, apply licensed pesticides, and manage landscape tasks to provide safe, high-quality playing surfaces on NCAA-level facilities.

Responsible for supervising subordinates, inventory, and ensuring timely maintenance. A valid pesticide license and driver’s license are required; standard 40-hour week with potential for extended hours during

Qualifications

• Knowledge of athletic field maintenance methods and safe equipment use.
• Ability to lay out, coordinate and supervise work of personnel and report on activities.
• Experience with turfgrass and landscape maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sports turf equipment and related machinery.
• Apply pesticides in accordance with licenses and safety rules.
• Oversee staff in cleaning and maintaining parking lots, roadsides, and landscapes.
• Maintain turfgrass, shrubs and plants on NCAA-level fields and facilities.
• Keep records, process work orders and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Supervise personnel

Record keeping

Athletic field maintenance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Turfgrass management or related field

Tools

Driver’s License

Hoisting License

Rhode Island Pesticide License

Arborist License

Job description

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Sportsfield Maintenance Tech to maintain stadiums, fields, and outdoor areas. You will operate specialized turf equipment, apply licensed pesticides, and manage landscape tasks to provide safe, high-quality playing surfaces on NCAA-level facilities.

Responsible for supervising subordinates, inventory, and ensuring timely maintenance. A valid pesticide license and driver’s license are required; standard 40-hour week with potential for extended hours during