About the role

FIELD WORKER (STAGGS)

Division: Athletics Department: Softball Experience: Entry-level
Job Code: FWSSTBLFLDWRK Supervisor/Reports To: Robert Staggs
Start Date: 8/25/2026

Support field maintenance for the UPIKE softball program including general upkeep, cleaning, and facility preparation. Ideal for students who enjoy outdoor work and want to contribute to athletic operations.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies

Cutting grass – C, TW, P

Weed-eating – C, TW, P

Working on the infield – C, TW, CT, P
Cleaning the dugouts – P, C, TW
Picking up trash – P, TW
General field maintenance – C, TW, CT, P

Competencies/Skills

Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills

Attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule

Sunday: Closed; Monday–Saturday: Varies depending on workload. Flexible to accommodate student schedules.

Work Conditions

Heat, cold, noise, vibrations, wetness, humidity, dust, machinery.

Physical Demands

Reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, pushing/lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing, balancing.

Number of Positions: 2 (average of 10 hours a week)

Pay Rate

$8.75/hour

Location: Campus softball field

To Apply

Complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule), along with your resume.

Application Notes

Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.