Athletic Field and Turf Specialist

Athletic Field and Turf Specialist

Intercollegiate Athletics

All Applicants

40 hours per week

Exempt

Oct 01, 2025

Expected to continue

UT Main Campus

This position may be required to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours.

To assist in management of playing surfaces, surrounding track, indoor practice facilities and playing surfaces throughout assigned athletics facilities. Providing building services, general field maintenance and care, and coordination of resources to support athletic operations.

Utilizing independent discretion and decision making, responsible for the day-to-day operation of Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Facilities and playing surfaces. Perform routine facility walkthroughs to ensure all areas are clean, organized, and maintained to a high standard of presentation.

Assist in daily maintenance of athletic playing surfaces, game fields and surrounding common areas, maintenance and upkeep of natural grass and synthetic sport fields and track surfaces, mowing, agronomic practices, irrigation, general landscape assigned tasks, string trimming, trash removal, etc. Responsible for all Soccer and Track specific markings and painting of natural grass surfaces. Assist in coordinating major projects such as track clean / painting, sod work, capital projects, irrigation repair, etc.

Conduct daily operation of sports turf maintenance equipment. Inspect all landscape equipment regularly to ensure optimal functionality and performance, identifying and addressing any necessary repairs or maintenance needs.

Responsible for planning, communicating and implementing preventative and reactive maintenance and repair on athletic playing surfaces (i.e. Shotput, discus, javelin, sand pits, etc.) to ensure proper ground repair and readiness for upcoming events. Check all Track / Soccer equipment during the offseason to ensure timely fulfillment of repairs and replacement for upcoming competition season.

Serve as the primary facility contact for day-to-day operations, and as the event-day contact for all set-up and tear down needs.

Ensure the facility remains secure at all times by maintaining locked access points and unobstructed entry / exit gates. Oversee the cleanliness and organization of all warehouses to support operational efficiency and safety.

Support all field setup and breakdown activities for practices, games, and events, including home football games. Collaborate with event staff on stadium game day preparations, including coordination with officials and managing field access. Serve as a point of contact for in-game stadium needs, monitor weather conditions during events, and communicate updates to the game manager and officials. Assist other field managers with campus-wide projects, tournament preparations, and field painting as needed. Help coordinate the arrival of the visiting team and band members to assist with visiting team needs.

Assist in Track / Soccer camps and clinics, as well as softball tournaments.

Coordinate detailed communication with Track and Soccer staff on scheduling and field / facility maintenance needs and scheduling.

Other facility / landscape duties as assigned.

Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department / sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and / or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor).

Required Qualifications

High School Graduation or GED, one year of experience in athletic physical education facility or athletic equipment management and one year of experience in a supervisory capacity. Thorough knowledge of use and care of various athletic fields and turf equipment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. More than one year of Facility Management either in professional sports or NCAA Division I institution. More than one year of experience in athletic physical education facility or athletic equipment management. More than one year of experience supervising staff members. Expert knowledge of field, turf grass management, agronomy and athletic ground care maintenance and prevention. Any Turf, Ground or Field related Certifications.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

May work in all weather conditions.

May work around standard office conditions.

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility : Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility : The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks : A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency : The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay