Overview
Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator at Messiah University. This role involves budgeting spray applications, prepping and applying treatments to athletic fields and campus areas, and coordinating aeration across campus facilities, including placement of equipment for athletic events.
Position Details
* Position Type: Staff
* Time Status: Full-Time
* Hours per Week: 40
* Time Category: Full Time
* Annual Hours: 2080
* Work Dates: July 1 – June 30
* Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
Responsible for budgeting spray applications to fit the needs of the University as well as prepping and applying those applications to the athletic fields and surrounding areas. Coordinating and aerifying all areas of campus including the athletic fields. Placement of equipment to support athletic events, college or off-campus related, to include soccer goals, hurdles, bleachers, pole vault mats, etc.
Education & Experience
* Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Pennsylvania pesticide license
* Experience Required: 2 years of grounds related experience.
Skills & Qualifications
* Excellent knowledge of sports turf management and sports turf preparation (slicing, core pulling, punching holes with solid tines, adjusting depth when seeding into core holes).
* Ability to work with limited supervision, self-motivated and team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Ability to operate standard grounds equipment (tractor, mower, front mount mower, line painter, weed whip, etc.).
* Knowledge of irrigation systems, small repairs and setup.
* Basic knowledge of construction of fences, concrete macadam work, and storm drain installation preferred.
* Basic computer skills including campus e-mail and related software.
Special Working Conditions
Must endure outdoor exposure to extreme temperatures; physically demanding duties including walking, standing, pulling, lifting (up to ~75 lbs); essential position requiring reporting during emergencies or snow events; may involve off-hours snow removal.
Driving Requirements
Requires operation of Messiah College owned/leased vehicle; must possess a valid driver’s license and comply with the College’s Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.
Essential & Secondary Duties
* Essential Duties: Maintenance and preparation of athletic fields, preparation for events, placement of equipment, grounds cleanliness, support Grounds Mechanic, and other duties to support Grounds department as assigned.
* Secondary Duties: Assist in snow removal, help other departments, assist Central Receiving, other duties as assigned.
Posting Details
Open Until Filled: Yes. Posting Date: 04/30/2025.
Application documents: Resume (required). Diversity information and contact details available through the posting. For more information, contact Human Resources and Student Employment offices at Messiah University.
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