GROUNDS NURERSY II - Lead Athletics @ UNC 6/2026

Posting number: C00077

Department: University of Northern Colorado

Division: Finance and Administration

Job classification: Grounds and Nursery II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado, population over 100,000, an hour's drive north of Denver, and within driving distance of the Rocky Mountains. UNC has an enrollment of over 12,000 students who attend classes on the 250-acre campus, and is large enough to provide true University opportunities, and small enough to treat students and employees as individuals. State classified employee benefits include medical, dental, life, flexible spending, PERA retirement, and tuition waiver for employees.

Examples of duties

This announcement may be used to make multiple hires for current and future Grounds Nursery II vacancies. The eligible list may be periodically refreshed to maintain a current pool of interested candidates.  Please note that you may be contacted for multiple vacancies, both full-time and part-time, throughout the use of this posting.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis prior to the announcement closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Job Summary: 

Plans, coordinates, and performs in a designated work zone. Primary duties include the maintenance and care of all outdoor sports fields and facilities including three synthetic fields, track and field facilities, practice fields, soccer, softball, baseball fields and the respective perimeter landscapes of these facilities. Performs duties to establish and maintain the formal, natural, and desirable landscape features including but are not limited to lawns, gardens, trees, irrigation systems, sports fields, stadiums, and other outdoor areas belonging to the University and under the general expectations and established procedures identified by the grounds manager. Position performs game preparation activities and coordination with team members and other University departments. As work lead, this position will coordinate resources for assigned zone gardeners and assist manager with planning, resource identification and quality control.

Job Responsibilities:
Performs and directs all activities associated with sports field maintenance and athletic event preparation. Activities include but are not limited to: field marking and painting, mowing, infield grading, irrigation repair operation and scheduling pesticide, and fertilizer applications; scheduling aerification and top dressing, installing base anchors, edging outfields, trash removal, bleacher staging and event prep. Line marking must be in accordance with all NCAA and relevant sport regulation guidelines. Performs as the primary point of contact for athletic events working with manager to identify unmet staffing needs and working sporting events on a solo basis or in tandem with other staff members. Weekend sporting event support is required. 

Monitors turf health and determine mowing schedules for athletic fields and grounds. Assists grounds manager in coordination of operations for area zone gardeners and seasonal staff. Performs work with PTO driven, front mounted mowers, push mowers, riding mowers, small tractors, zero turn mowers, edgers and string trimmers as needed. In collaboration with licensed spray technician identifies need and performs application of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Monitors fields for aerification and top dressing, performs and coordinates work. Performs all synthetic turf care activities, which include sweeping and grooming, amending fibers and crumb rubber, monitors rubber crumb layer depths to ensure safe playing conditions. Perform repairs due to damage to seams and fibers according to manufacturer’s specifications. Coordinates application of antibiotic sprays as needed. Coordinates synthetic field snow removal while ensuring practices do not harm field and are performed in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

Coordinates activities with athletic schedules and notifies appropriate staff members. Frequent interaction with coaches and athletic staff as it relates to field condition and maintenance.

Performs snow removal activities which include but are not limited