Athletic Fields Technician 00600

CNU's Center For American Studies

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 44,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Christopher Newport University is seeking an Athletic Fields Technician to lead our athletics maintenance team and oversee turf tasks across 28 acres of athletic grounds, including fertilization, seeding, sodding, aerification, irrigation, and field layout. You will paint lines and logos, perform landscape bed maintenance, and tackle special projects to support safe, visually appealing facilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and VDACS technician

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to become a VDACS Registered Technician within the first 6 months of employment.
Basic experience in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

Lead athletics maintenance team and work independently to maintain 28 acres of athletic grounds.
Oversee turf management: fertilization, pesticide applications, seeding, sodding, aerification, establishment, irrigation, turf repair, field layout and logo painting.
Landscape bed maintenance and special projects to support athletic facility needs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Independent work

Written/verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

VDACS Registered Technician within 6 months

College degree in related field

Tools

Reel mowers

Tractors

Sprayers

Light utility vehicles

Aerifiers

Verticutters

Sod cutters

Topdressers

Field lining equipment

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Athletic Fields Technician 00600 Role Title Trades Technician III Position Number 00600 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

This position is a “designated position,” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest No Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective

Effectively implement the University president’s vision for a world class campus that attracts, inspires, and bonds people to CNU. To provide Christopher Newport University’s students with an outstanding intercollegiate Division III Athletics facility that will emphasize safety, provide aesthetic appearance and value, and be environmentally responsible and economically feasible.

Purpose of the Position

As the Athletic Field Technician, this position will lead our athletics maintenance team as well as work independently to help implement and perform sports field maintenance tasks for 28 acres of Athletic grounds. This includes all aspects of turf management to include: fertilization and pesticide applications, seeding, sodding, aerification, turf establishment, irrigation and turf repair, athletic field layout, line and logo painting, as well as landscape bed maintenance and special projects to facilitate the needs within the athletic facility.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Related To Position

Basic knowledge of warm season turfgrass maintenance.
Basic knowledge of irrigation system operation.
Basic knowledge of athletic field maintenance procedures, tools, and equipment.
Basic knowledge of athletic field layout and sport-specific field markings.
Basic knowledge of logo painting.
Must be motivated and have the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Good writing and verbal skills.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Valid driver’s license
Ability to become a VDACS Registered Technician within the first 6 months of employment

Experience:

Basic experience in grounds maintenance

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

A VDACS Registered Technician
A Certified Fertilizer Applicator
A college degree in a related field

Experience:

Experience managing athletic fields at the college or professional level
Experience with safe use and maintenance of athletic field maintenance equipment such as reel mowers, tractors, sprayers, light utility vehicles, aerifiers, verticutters, sod cutters, topdressers, trailers, and field lining equipment

Salary Information

Salary $35,477 to $44,346, Commensurate with Education and Experience - this position is eligible for overtime CNU Information

Conditions of Employment

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Essential Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Marginal Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Essential Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirements

Emotional Demands

Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Marginal Multiple Stimuli Marginal Frequency Changes Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PS1261P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 09/18/2026 Closing Date 09/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request
CNU will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.
Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
- Yes
- No
Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
- Yes
- No
* Have you retired from a VRS covered position?
- Yes
- No
Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?
- Yes
- No
If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?
- Yes
- No
* Are you a high school graduate, or do you have equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have the ability to become a VDACS Registered Technician within the first 6 months of employment?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have basic experience in grounds maintenance?
- Yes
- No
Are you a VDACS Registered Technician?
- Yes
- No
Are you a Certified Fertilizer Applicator?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a college degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience managing athletic fields at the college or professional level?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience with safe use and maintenance of athletic field maintenance equipment such as reel mowers, tractors, sprayers, light utility vehicles, aerifiers, verticutters, sod cutters, topdressers, trailers, and field lining equipment?
- Yes
- No