Senior Grounds Technician – Rutgers Athletics

Genesis Distribution; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Distribution is seeking a field maintenance professional to oversee the safety and condition of athletic fields across multiple sports, indoors and outdoors. The role involves evaluating turf health, applying IPM/BMP practices, and ensuring compliance with NCAA, NJSIAA, and international regulations.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining field equipment, reading diagrams for field painting, leading temporary staff, and preparing fields for events across football, baseball,

Qualifications

• IPM and BMP knowledge applied to sand-based fields.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of athletic fields and facilities across multiple sports.

Skills

Field maintenance

IPM

Safety training

Leadership

Tools

Slice seeder

Aerator

Rototiller

Tractor

Reel mowers

Rotary mowers

Trimmers

Top dressers

Core harvester

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Under limited direction, ensures the safety of athletic fields and facilities across multiple sports (e.g., football, baseball, soccer, track, tennis, etc.) for both indoor and outdoor environments. Assesses field conditions and turf health, remediate diseases, and provides diversified maintenance to ensure the safety of Division I players while performing on high-quality playing surfaces. May perform other duties as assigned

Scout and evaluate all athletic fields and landscapes; ensure adherence to all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), and international regulations. Implements Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Best Management Practices (BMP) for all sand based athletic fields including soil nutrient levels, soil moisture levels, disease pressure. Applies chemicals and fertilizer (complying with NJDEP and EPA regulations). Read and understand blueprint and field painting diagrams for all sports. Understands best management practices to maintain sand-based fields throughout the growing season; perform soil sampling and tissue testing. Operates and maintains machinery including slice seeder, aerator, rototiller, tractor, reel mowers, rotary mowers, trimmers, top dressers, core harvester, snow removal and field painting and irrigation equipment. Lead, guide and instruct temporary employees and student workers to assist with all functions assigned by their supervisor. Maintains fields and facilities for athletic events including football, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, field hockey, track and field and tennis. Erects, moves and repairs athletic equipment such as flooring, goals, benches, stages and seating. Performs related duties as required.