Athletic Field & Turf Maintenance Tech

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

Job summary

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Sportsfield Maintenance Tech to manage advanced landscape and athletic field upkeep for varsity stadiums and practice fields at the Kingston campus.

The role involves operating turf equipment, applying pesticides, supervising crews, maintaining irrigation, and ensuring safe, high-quality playing surfaces to NCAA standards. A valid pesticide license and several years of field experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education options include a high school diploma or GED with experience, or an associate degree in turfgrass/landscape.
• Valid pesticide license is required for the position.
• Minimum five years of field maintenance experience, or two years with an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sports turf equipment for stadiums and fields.
• Apply general and restricted-use pesticides per regulations.
• Oversee subordinates in landscape maintenance and related tasks.
• Maintain turfgrass, shrubs, and other plant materials for NCAA-level surfaces.
• Perform routine irrigation system maintenance and scheduling.

Skills

Athletic field maintenance

Supervisory skills

Recordkeeping

Pesticide knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Turfgrass Management or related

Valid Pesticide license

Tools

Turf equipment operation

Irrigation systems maintenance

Job description

University of Rhode Island is seeking a Sportsfield Maintenance Tech to manage advanced landscape and athletic field upkeep for varsity stadiums and practice fields at the Kingston campus.

The role involves operating turf equipment, applying pesticides, supervising crews, maintaining irrigation, and ensuring safe, high-quality playing surfaces to NCAA standards. A valid pesticide license and several years of field experience are required.