Sr. Grounds Technician

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Sr. Grounds Technician - Athletics NB

Job Category
AFSCME Local 888

Department
Athletics Events - Operations

Overview
The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women's and 10 men's programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as "The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Grounds Technician - Athletics NB for Athletics Events - Operations.
Sr. Grounds Technician - Athletics NB - Range 16
JCC 10976

Scope and Function
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
athletic surfaces. May perform other duties as assigned.

DUTIES:
Scout and evaluate all athletic fields and landscapes; ensures 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; performs
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 all functions as 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.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
16

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
44620.270

Mid Range Salary
52491.670

Maximum Salary
60542.260

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs
  

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description
AFSCME - Local 888

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus three years of experience in natural turf maintenance in a sports environment or one year college-level agriculture courses plus two years of golf turf management experience.
  

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
• NJ Pesticide Applicator License Category 3B - Turf; must be obtained, at the expense of the employee, within 90 days of employment.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and speak English as commensurate with job duties.
• Ability to read diagrams and blueprints and prepare fields in accordance with specifications. Working knowledge of multi-sport field painting, field layout, measurement, and field preparation for events. Proficiency in web-based irrigation software.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Nights and weekends will be required.

Special Conditions

• This position requires drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal law.
• Clean Driving Record.
  

Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST2125

Posting Open Date
10/02/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must complete and attach in the "Applicant Document" section under "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form" the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)
https://scarletknights.com/documents/2025/6/12/IAWP_Affirmation.pdf

Notice to AFSCME Local 888 union members ONLY:
To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 10/10/25. Although AFSCME Local 888 members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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