Title: Maintenance Technician I

Executive Area: Athletics

College/School/MBU: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Maintain Athletic Department indoor and outdoor facilities. Inspect and repair Athletic Department facilities including the facilities related equipment and playing surfaces.

Essential Functions

Maintain Athletic Department indoor and outdoor facilities which includes but is not limited to - 6 courts, 3 artificial fields, 3 Varsity grass fields, and 19 grass practice fields (including Campus Recreation fields).

Primary duties will be mowing and lining of grass and artificial turf athletic fields per NCAA rules for games and practices and painting of logos as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities, Operations, and Events.  

Assist in the maintenance, repair, and general care of Athletic facilities. This includes but is not limited to:

General turf management such as mowing of practice fields and playing surfaces, fertilizing, aeration, and weed control.

Game and practice setup and breakdown such as lining fields, setting up batting cages and nets, trash and snow removal.

General facility maintenance such as painting logos.

Special facility maintenance projects such as office renovations.

Maintain, repair, and general care of Athletic Department equipment and materials required to perform assigned duties.

Operate equipment and tools needed to perform assigned repair and maintenance of athletic facilities and grounds.  

Assist in the requisitioning of materials and equipment required in the care and maintenance of Athletic Department facilities by providing lists of needed supplies, buying supplies from local vendors and placing orders online.

Serve as an Athletic Department representative in regards to facility maintenance and game operations during home varsity contests as assigned.

Serve as a University liaison with outside community groups and on-campus groups when occupying Athletic Department facilities. 

Strictly adhere to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.

Attend conventions, conferences, meetings and training sessions as required.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in maintenance and repair required.

Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Ability to follow oral and written communications.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

Must have a valid Class D Massachusetts driver’s license.

Must have a 2B Hoister's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in intercollegiate athletics facility maintenance operations preferred.

Additional Details

This position is essential. This includes the obligation to work overtime, to return to work between scheduled shifts when directed, and to report to work during any delays, early departures, and closures.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in indoor and/or outdoor environments, and requires frequent lifting, bending, tool use or equipment use. May involve work in confined spaces or at heights.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Varies.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade 13

Classified Step Scale

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.