Assistant Sports Field Manager
Position Location : Fort Collins, CO 80523
Work Location : Position is fully in-office / in-person
Type of Position : Full-time
Classification Title : Grounds & Nursery II
Posting Number : 202500098P
Open Date : 09 / 26 / 2025
Close Date : 10 / 09 / 2025
Salary : $3,844 to $4,613 Monthly
Employee Benefits : Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Position Summary : This position provides maintenance for all athletic fields and surrounding areas.
Minimum Qualifications : To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials : Two (2) years of experience in athletic field maintenance, management, and support.
Preferred Qualifications : The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position :
- Associate's degree or higher in Turf Management or closely related field
- Experience with a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I or professional sports team.
- Sports Field Management Association member
- Experience with baseball / softball infields and pitching clay
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs
- Familiar with the maintenance of turf equipment
- Event preparation
- Strong customer service skills
- Directly related state service experience
Essential Job Duties :
Job Duty Category : Sportfield Maintenance and SupportDuty / Responsibility : Performs routine and non-routine maintenance of all sports surfaces including natural and synthetic turf, infield dirt, and track surfaces. Monitors, schedules, and repairs irrigation system. Calculates amount of fertilizer needed and applies to fields. Measures and paints athletic fields. Operates turf equipment including reel and rotary mowers, bunker rakes, tractors, aerators, rollers, seeders, etc. Identifies problem areas and recommends / implements appropriate actions to resolve. Coordinates with coaches and administrators. Provides support for athletic events.Percentage Of Time : 60%Job Duty Category : Turfgrass and Landscape MaintenanceDuty / Responsibility : Assist with maintenance of turfgrass, shrubs, trees, and other plant materials. Identifies disease, insects, and other plant issues. Mixes and applies pesticides. Prunes and mulches trees and shrubs. Performs landscape and facility clean up.Percentage Of Time : 20%Job Duty Category : Snow RemovalDuty / Responsibility : Performs campus and athletic field snow removal using truck, tractor, and utility vehicle mounted brooms and plows, snow blowers, and hand shoveling.Percentage Of Time : 10%Job Duty Category : Work LeaderDuty / Responsibility : Serve as a work leader over student workers. Hire and train new employees. Plan, coordinate, and assign work activities. Establish work standards and monitor progress, timeliness, and accuracy of work. Ensure compliance with Facilities Management policies and procedures, including use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of all equipment for all employees.Percentage Of Time : 5%Job Duty Category : Equipment MaintenanceDuty / Responsibility : Performs routine maintenance and repair of all equipment. Monitors equipment for potential problems.Percentage Of Time : 5%Application Details :
Application Instructions and Information :
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application.Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience.The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Incomplete Applications :
If an Application is considered "Incomplete", the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.An Application is incomplete if no current / previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.An Application is incomplete if "see resume" (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g. : Associate or Bachelor's) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.Notes :
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created.However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates' own expense.Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at .All status updates for this position will be sent via email from human.resources@colostate.edu , hr_ta@colostate.edu , OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process.In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.For current or former employees of the State of Colorado : Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.Conditions of Employment :
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Drivers License - Colorado, Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and / or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption, Shift Work - Snow Removal - position will respond before / after hours for snow removal duties., On-call StatusEEO Statement : Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Background Check Policy Statement : Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification.
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