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POSITION TITLE: UA - Temporary Athletic Field Grounds Keeper
COMPENSATION RANGE: 20.00 - 20.00 USD per hour
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Grounds
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/24/2026
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 08/12/2026.
Position Summary:
The University of Northern Colorado is seeking motivated individuals for a temporary Seasonal Sprots Field Assistant role. This position offers hands-on experience supporting a wide range of athletic and recreational activities across campus facilities. The successful candidate will gain practical skills in sports turf management while assisting with the preparation and maintenance of fields used for practices, games, and special events.
Job Duties:
Field Maintenance:
Mow, edge, and trim grass on athletic fields and surrounding areas
Prepare baseball and softball fields, including dragging infields and lining fields
Repair damaged turf and reseed high-traffic or worn areas
Maintain synthetic turf surfaces through brushing and debris removal
Irrigation & Watering:
Operate and monitor irrigation systems
Adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions and field needs
Assist with minor irrigation maintenance and repairs
Game & Event Preparation:
Set up and break down equipment for games and practices (e.g., bases, goals, benches)
Ensure fields meet safety and playability standards prior to events
Assist with tournament and event setup across multiple campus venues
Equipment & Facility Care:
Clean, maintain, and store tools and equipment properly
Report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards promptly
Help maintain organized and safe storage areas
General Groundskeeping:
Remove trash and debris from fields, sidelines, and spectator areas
Assist with landscaping tasks such as mulching and shrub trimming
Support general campus grounds maintenance efforts
Work Environment & Supervision
Work is performed outdoors in varied weather conditions
Position operates under the direction of full-time landscape and grounds professionals
Minimum Qualifications:
Interest in athletics, landscaping, turf management, or facilities operations
Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting and prolonged outdoor work
Strong attention to detail and reliability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must possess a valid Driver's License for a minimum of 2 years. Will be required to drive a university vehicle to transport, supplies and tools.
Preferred Abilities, Skill or Talents:Individuals who have general experience with lawn and landscape care or programmed athletic participation.
Communication, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, reliability
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud tobe a HispanicServing Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in theirfamily to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO StatementThe University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC'scompliance with this policy.
ADA AccommodationsThe University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
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