**Job Title: Athletic Fields and Grounds Maintenance Specialist** **Job Description** This position is responsible for the care, maintenance, and renovation of all intercollegiate athletic fields and grounds on the University’s River Campus. You will also assist with fields and grounds maintenance on the main campus. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure optimal field conditions for both varsity and intramural sports. **Responsibilities** + Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for successful maintenance of all athletic fields and grounds on River Campus. + Collaborate with Athletic Field Manager and Facilities Services managers to develop and manage budget for field maintenance equipment and supplies. + Purchase, maintain, and manage inventory of field maintenance equipment and supplies. + Manage mowing and irrigation system on the University River Campus. + Monitor and manage all riparian areas. + Monitor and assess tree maintenance on property, ensuring no negative impact on construction or field maintenance. + Collaborate 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, 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. + Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to meet the requirements of the position. + Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions in a sequence or with scheduled work activities. **Why Work Here** This position offers a unique opportunity to join the athletics department at a respected NCAA Division I institution. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick and vacation time, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending account benefits. Tuition remission benefits are available after 90 days for employees and after 2 years for spouses and children. Retirement contributions begin after 2 years of employment, and there is eligibility for a home purchase assistance program. **Work Environment** The typical workday is from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. During the fall season, weekly hours can range from 40-60 hours, and game days require approximately 12-hour shifts from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions while performing duties. **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 Aug 4, 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.