Athletic Field Technician II

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

004401

Position Title

Athletic Field Technician II - 004401

Division

Finance and Administration

Department

173660 - Athletic Field Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, three years of experience maintaining athletic sports fields, possession of a driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance under the University of South Alabama and current possession of or ability to obtain an Ornamental and Turf Pest Control license within six months of employment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Athletic Field Maintenance department is seeking to hire an Athletic Field Technician II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Performs maintenance on athletic fields and facilities to include mowing, edging, raking, field repair and construction and other tasks assigned by the Manager of Athletic Fields.
• Assists in the preparation of playing surfaces and installing and repairing irrigation systems.
• Operates equipment such as riding lawn mower to include reel-type multiple-gang equipment, line trimmer, blower, edger, spreader, sprayer, and other equipment required for proper field maintenance.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and tools and keeping facilities clean.
• Measures and lays out playing fields and prepares fields for painting and marking according to sport specifications.
• Assists supervisor in analyzing turf problems such as diseases, insects, weeds and soil.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Sun Belt Conference regulations.
• Applies chemicals and fertilizers to playing surfaces.
• Moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Works related events which may require nights and weekends.
• Utilizes a university vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

09/26/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Monday - Friday

Working Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Location

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular