• Maintenance of natural grass fields including mowing, fertilizing, seeding, aerating, top dressing, irrigation installation and maintenance, field lining, etc.
• Maintenance of artificial turf fields including grooming, blowing, making repairs, cleaning, adding infill, etc.
• General upkeep of outdoor venues and common areas including sweeping, leaf/debris cleanup, trimming, landscaping, pressure washing, litter pickup, trash removal, etc.
• General upkeep of indoor venues including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, litter pickup, trash removal, cleaning glass, etc.
• Maintenance of ice rink including operation of the ice resurfacer, management of the ice sheet, and equipment checks/maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on University swimming pools and fountains as needed.
• Snow/ice removal operations within and around athletic venues as well as artificial turf fields utilizing both hand tools as well as machinery such as plows, loaders, snowblowers, etc.
• For special events and contests: set up bleachers, goals, platforms, coach/team benches and tables for announcers, scorekeepers and radio and television crews, etc.
• Move equipment and supplies around and between athletic venues as needed for the operation of the department and events.
• Assist with securing facilities and equipment as needed at the conclusion of a scheduled shift.
• Perform minor maintenance and basic trade skills to make repairs on equipment and within facilities including assembly and installation of equipment as well as demolition and removal of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment such as scoreboards, public address systems, timing systems, machinery, and equipment related to the different athletic programs, etc.
• Operate and maintain machinery such as mowers, high reach lifts, plows, loaders, forklifts, ice resurfacer, etc.
• Crew members are expected to develop a complete understanding of the requirements for competition for the 38 varsity sports and numerous club and intramural programs that utilize the facilities.
• Provide excellent customer service by serving as a point of contact for coaches, staff, external rental groups, outside contractors, etc. to include facility setup and general information.
• Work with outside contractors and University trades (including submitting work orders) as needed as it relates to the general upkeep of athletic facilities.
• Crew members are expected to work both independently and collaboratively as well as utilize problem solving and troubleshooting skills when necessary in order to diagnose and make repairs on equipment as needed.