Sr. Grounds Technician - Athletics NB

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.

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.

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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

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.