Athletic Groundskeeper

Posting Details

Position Information


Working Title
Athletic Groundskeeper H-108


Role Title
Trades Technician I


Position Number
H-108


FLSA
Non Exempt


Appointment Type
Part Time


Type of Posting
General Public


Is Sensitive Position?
No


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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


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Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?
Yes


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This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective


The Grounds department strives to effectively implement the University president's vision for a world class campus that attracts, inspires, and bonds people to CNU. Additionally, Grounds provides Christopher Newport University's students with an outstanding intercollegiate Division III Athletics facility that emphasizes safety, provides aesthetic appearance and value, and is environmentally responsible and economically feasible.

Purpose of the Position


This position will be responsible for maintaining athletic and campus turf/landscape areas while striving for a safe workplace with required training for equipment operation. It will coordinate with supervisors each daily task. This position will also ensure that assigned equipment is safely and efficiently used and maintained.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment use
• Basic writing and verbal skills

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Valid Driver's license

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• VDACS Registered Technician license

Experience:

• Basic experience in grounds maintenance
• Experience maintaining an athletic field or high-end turf grass system

Role Code
79031


Salary Information
Starting at $15.00 to $18.53 per hour, commensurate with education and experience


CNU Information

Conditions of Employment

• This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period.
• Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program.

Is this position telework eligible?
No


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Physical Demands and Activities


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
Essential


Bending
Essential


Walking
Essential


Climbing
Essential


Reaching
Essential


Repetitive Motion
Essential


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Emotional Demands


Fast Pace
Marginal


Average Pace
Essential


Multiple Priorities
Marginal


Intense Customer Interaction
Marginal


Multiple Stimuli
Marginal


Frequent Changes
Marginal

Mental/Sensory Demands


Memory
Essential


Reasoning
Marginal


Hearing
Marginal


Reading
Essential


Analyzing
Marginal


Logic
Marginal


Verbal Communication
Essential


Written Communication
Essential


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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number

Number of Vacancies
1


Posting Date
06/04/2026


Closing Date
08/24/2026


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.

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.