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Whitman College Athletic Field Assistant Technician in Walla Walla, Washington
Athletic Field Assistant Technician
Whitman College
Compensation: $18.82 - $20.25 per hour
WHITMAN COLLEGE
Located in the historic community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
http://whitman.edu/ is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).
POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the Stadium Manager, this position will provide maintenance in the following areas: turf management, baseball field prep, lining/painting of practice fields, making repairs to landscape associated systems and operate all landscape and grounds equipment as required. Duties will also support the day-to-day operations of custodial, grounds and building maintenance activities for Borleske Stadium facilities, Edwards-Moore Clubhouse, and the athletic practice and varsity field maintenance. Whitman College is a National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division III institution and North West Conference (NWC) member. Evening and weekend work is required.
HIRING SALARY
The successful candidate can expect to start at $18.82 per hour.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Open stadium in morning; secure stadium at night as needed.
• Support athletic field maintenance.
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn to operate turf equipment such as mowers, tractors, aerators, and utility vehicles to maintain sports fields.
• Ensures grounds are free of weeds and dead plants.
• Responsible for supporting game day preparation of athletic fields.
• Responsible for clean-up after each event.
• Clean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc.
• Clean locker rooms, restrooms and offices.
• Light maintenance functions and make minor repairs.
• Responsible for all fencing around the stadium and upkeep.
• Repair, remove or secure any unsafe equipment, and report immediately to the Stadium Manager.
• Report vandalism immediately to Security and Facilities Services and send reports.
• Works within the safety regulations for federal, state, and Whitman College.
• Actively participate in the accident prevention program, including attending safety programs.
• Observe safety precautions and procedures at all times, being alert for unsafe conditions and report to the Stadium Manager.
• Considered an Essential Personnel.
• After hours and weekend work required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically,
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn to operate the public address system, stadium lights and scoreboard.
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn turfgrass management and athletic field maintenance.
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