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    Aerotek (Portland, OR)


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    Job Description

    Join a prestigious NCAA Division I institution as an Athletic Fields and Grounds Maintenance Specialist. You will be responsible for the care, maintenance, and renovation of all intercollegiate athletic fields and grounds on the University's River Campus. This role requires collaboration with various departments to ensure optimal playing conditions and adherence to regulations.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for successful maintenance of all athletic fields and grounds on River Campus.

    + Collaborate with the Athletic Field Manager and Facilities Services managers to develop and manage budgets for field maintenance equipment and supplies.

    + Purchase, maintain, and manage inventory of field maintenance equipment and supplies.

    + Manage mowing and irrigation systems on the University River Campus.

    + Monitor and manage riparian areas and assess tree maintenance to prevent negative impacts on construction or field maintenance.

    + Work with varsity coaches to determine optimal playing conditions and execute plans to achieve those conditions.

    + Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards for NCAA Division I athletic fields.

    + Collaborate with Recreational Services to determine optimal field conditions for club and intramural practices and competitions.

    + Manage and coordinate work of technical consultants and contractors.

    + Supervise and train seasonal and student employees, including hiring, setting expectations, communication, training, development, performance management, and disciplinary processes.

    Essential Skills

    + Superior attention to detail.

    + Strong customer service orientation.

    + Ability to read, understand, and carry out labels, directions, and work orders.

    + Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to meet position requirements.

    + Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions, generally in a sequence or with scheduled work activities occurring on a regular basis.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in athletics or a related field is advantageous.

    + Experience with field maintenance and landscaping is beneficial.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to build a career in Athletics. The institution is renowned for its division 1 sports programs and offers a valuable entry point into the athletic department. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as sick and vacation time. Additional benefits include long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition remission, retirement contributions, and home purchase assistance programs, all consistent with University policies.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The typical workday is from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. During the fall season, work weeks can extend from 40 to 60 hours, with game days requiring around 12-hour shifts from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.76 - $20.76/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.