| Location | Newport News, VA |
| Salary | $35,477–$44,346 Per Year |
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title Athletic Fields Technician 00600 Role Title Trades Technician III Position Number 00600 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee
This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
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This position is a "designated position," meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.
Statement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statement
This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.
Departmental Objective
Effectively implement the University president's vision for a world class campus that attracts, inspires, and bonds people to CNU. To provide Christopher Newport University's students with an outstanding intercollegiate Division III Athletics facility that will emphasize safety, provide aesthetic appearance and value, and be environmentally responsible and economically feasible.
Purpose of the Position
As the Athletic Field Technician, this position will lead our athletics maintenance team as well as work independently to help implement and perform sports field maintenance tasks for 28 acres of Athletic grounds. This includes all aspects of turf management to include: fertilization and pesticide applications, seeding, sodding, aerification, turf establishment, irrigation and turf repair, athletic field layout, line and logo painting, as well as landscape bed maintenance and special projects to facilitate the needs within the athletic facility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
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Additional Consideration(s)
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Salary Information Salary $35,477 to $44,346, Commensurate with Education and Experience - this position is eligible for overtime CNU Information
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.
Role Code 79033 Conditions of Employment
Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility Disclaimer
Physical/Cognitive Requirements
Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Essential Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Marginal Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Essential Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirements
Emotional Demands
Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Marginal Multiple Stimuli Marginal Frequency Changes Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number PS1261P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 09/18/2026 Closing Date 09/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/21235 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Request
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.
Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Background Check
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
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No
Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
Yes
No
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Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?
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No
If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?
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Are you a VDACS Registered Technician?
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Are you a Certified Fertilizer Applicator?
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Do you have a college degree in a related field?
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Do you have experience managing athletic fields at the college or professional level?
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Do you have experience with safe use and maintenance of athletic field maintenance equipment such as reel mowers, tractors, sprayers, light utility vehicles, aerifiers, verticutters, sod cutters, topdressors, trailers, and field lining equipment?
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No
Documents Needed To Apply
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