Athletic Fields & Facilities Technician

Abilene Christian University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University is seeking a part-time, hourly Grounds/Facilities Technician to maintain athletic fields and related areas. The role supports the Athletics Director of Grounds and requires being on call during certain periods and working during events.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years’ turf maintenance experience, with preferred irrigation/chemical applicator licenses. You will operate turf equipment and collaborate with coaches and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of turf and facility maintenance preferred.
• Chemical applicator and/or irrigation license is preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge and experience operating turf maintenance equipment, hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sports fields, adjacent common areas and facilities to a professional level.
• Assist other trades and grounds personnel in projects related to facility maintenance.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and communicating with outside vendors, campus staff and coaches to maintain facility at the highest level.
• Work ACU athletics games and other outside events on a regular basis.
• Mow, edge, weed-eat, blow, and power wash sports fields and adjacent areas.
• Prepare athletics fields and facilities for events and game days.
• Work ACU athletics games and other outside events during non-regular hours.
• Assist with irrigation repair and maintenance as needed.
• Assist in annual facility maintenance projects such as hanging nets, wall pads and other projects as determined by the Director.
• Empty trash before, during and after games and events.
• Fill out works orders and maintain other written documentation as needed.
• Order materials and supplies as needed.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with athletics department coaches and staff.
• Assist with routine maintenance and repair of university owned equipment.
• Learn and understand annual athletics calendar to better plan and prepare for future.
• Commitment to details while keeping big picture in mind.
• Be on call during certain periods of time as determined by the Director.
• Assist with salt/ice melt as needed.
• A team player, willing to help as needed without hesitation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Irrigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Chemical applicator license

Job description

Abilene Christian University is seeking a part-time, hourly Grounds/Facilities Technician to maintain athletic fields and related areas. The role supports the Athletics Director of Grounds and requires being on call during certain periods and working during events.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years’ turf maintenance experience, with preferred irrigation/chemical applicator licenses. You will operate turf equipment and collaborate with coaches and staff.