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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Student Employee - Athletic Grounds

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$15/hr - $15/hr

NEOGOV is associated with the University of Central Missouri (UCM), which is seeking a Student Employee for Athletic Grounds. The role involves providing operational and maintenance support for athletic fields and facilities, ensuring they are safe and visually appealing for various events.

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Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance of athletic fields, including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, watering, and debris removal

Assist with athletic field preparation for practices and games, including lining fields, setting up goals, nets, fencing, and related equipment

Support basic turf care activities such as repairing divots, assisting with overseeding, and maintaining field appearance

Remove litter and debris from athletic fields, sidelines, bleachers, walkways, and surrounding exterior areas

Assist with post-event cleanup and restoration of athletic fields and outdoor facilities

Support seasonal operations such as snow and ice removal from athletic walkways, entrances, and spectator areas (seasonal)

Safely operate and maintain basic grounds and athletic field equipment and hand tools, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, field lining equipment, and shovels, under supervision

Assist with loading, unloading, transporting, and storing athletic field equipment, tools, and materials. Inspect equipment prior to use and report equipment issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to supervisors

Assist with documenting completed work, field setup activities, or equipment usage as requested

Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding daily assignments, schedules, and event needs

Follow all campus and athletics safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Support special events, tournaments, seasonal field transitions, or emergency response efforts as assigned

Perform additional related duties as requested by supervisors or administrators

Qualification

Athletic Grounds MaintenanceTurf CareEquipment OperationTeamworkCommunication

Required

Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University

Majoring in a related field

Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 lbs

Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and physical labor on athletic fields and outdoor facilities

Regular exposure to inclement weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, athletic equipment, and typical outdoor working conditions

Preferred

An interest in athletics, turf management, landscaping, facilities management, or environmental science is beneficial but not required

Previous outdoor work, manual labor, or athletics-related experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability

3 weeks paid vacation per year

3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Retirement

Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan

Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire

Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage