Job Description

Athletic Field Tech 2

Requisition IDreq8262
Working TitleAthletic Field Tech 2
Position Grade04
Position Summary

UNM Athletics Special Events seeks an Athletic Field Tech 2.

Duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Mowing, painting, fertilizing grass fields almost daily using landscape equipment (i.e. mowers, aerators, painter and other equipment)

· Repairing baseball and softball mounds and infield dirt on a daily basis

· Maintain landscaping by removing weeds, trash, mowing, and fertilizing

· Work with irrigation tech on irrigation repairs

· Set-up fields for sports practices, games and events


See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
  • Compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required in this position.
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with athletic/sports field maintenance at high school, college, or higher (professional, minor leagues) level
Additional Requirements
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentAthletics Special Events (925I)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time
Term End Date
StatusNon-Exempt
Pay9.04 - 12.65
Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementTemporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date4/3/2019
Application InstructionsPlease provide a resume. It is required that your application materials reflect that you meet the minimum qualifications in the Education and Employment History sections.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Application Instructions

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