Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day to day athletic field maintenance and care to include field lining, mowing, repair and setups related to sporting events
• Supervise staff and student workers to ensure athletic fields meet the required specifications for collegiate play
• Work with coaches and support them by maintaining high level of playing fields
• Manage, plan and support projects related to athletic fields
  
  
• Inspect and evaluate turf on a regular basis
• Control of insects and diseases in lawns and communicate with Turf Specialist about issues as needed
• Oversee aeration on all playing fields including cross country along with maintaining equipment
• Oversee irrigation operation, repair and set up
• Oversee basic equipment care and repair
• Train and supervises staff and student workers at the athletic fields
  Participates in routine ground functions as needed: trash pickup, bed care, mowing, landscaping work, vehicle maintenance, etc
• Operates riding mowers, tractors, loaders, back hoes, skid steers, push mowers, weed eaters, edgers, off road vehicles, sprayers and other grounds related equipment
  Operates a snowplow and snow blower to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, streets and parking lots
• Cuts trees and limbs using a chainsaw
• Hauls dirt, stone, and mulch using a dump truck and front-end loader
• Operates and assist in maintaining small engine equipment such as a weed eater, blower, push mower, etc
• Assist in pond maintenance
  
  
• Post flags in turf areas treated with pesticide
• Adhere to all safety regulations and standards spelled out in the IWU safety policy and or dictated by trainings
• Maintain required 3B licensure thru the state for pesticide application
• Comply with any processes and procedures established by Facilities management and or Indiana Wesleyan University administration
• May be required to work overtime as directed by supervisor

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Maintain required 3B licensure thru the state for pesticide application.

Experience

• Five (5) years of relative experience in a grounds/maintenance related field with a heavy preference on application experience and turf care best practices.
  
  

Required Skills

• Operates riding mowers, tractors, loaders, back hoes, skid steers, push mowers, weed eaters, edgers, off road vehicles, sprayers, and other grounds related equipment
• Must have a valid driver's license

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.