Athletics Field Groundskeeper

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 Job Overview

 This position is responsible for the maintenance, preparation, and repair of athletic fields and surrounding grounds to ensure safe, attractive, and high performing playing surfaces. This role supports all athletic and recreational activities by performing turf care, field lining, equipment upkeep, and general landscape tasks across a variety of outdoor sports facilities.

Salary

Minimum: $36,108.80-$46,941.44/per year

Tier 2

Pay Band: AFSCME General

Pay Grade: CAD-AFSG04

Job Distinction

Performs skilled work involving maintenance and inspection of athletic fields.  Functions as lead workers providing supervision to lower-level employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Performs advanced turf maintenance, including fertilization, pest identification, and chemical application.
• Develops and manages turf care schedules; tracks and analyzes maintenance results.
• Runs and troubleshoots irrigation systems; diagnoses issues such as drought stress, broken zones, or faulty nozzles.
• Completes pesticide application logs.
• Oversee quality and playability of natural and synthetic sports surfaces.
• Oversee daily and weekly crew work lists, special projects, and in-house renovation efforts.
• Supervises and trains grounds crew staff; provides guidance and quality control.
• Provides oversight to temporary or seasonal workers.
• Operates, programs, and troubleshoots robotic sports field lining or mowing equipment.
• Lays out and adjusts field markings for multiple sports using specialized tools.
• Completes computerized inspections, reports, and maintenance tracking using designated systems.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as tractors, utility vehicles, field drags, and mowers.
• Performs routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance.
• Maintains clean and safe conditions in dugouts, bleachers, and surrounding field areas.
• Tracks maintenance tasks and material usage using a computerized system.
• Drives a vehicle to and from work sites as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of reading and interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of equipment, material and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance and related facilities.
• Knowledge of turf management and sports field maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of safe operation of groundskeeping tools and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building and construction, and athletic field grooming equipment.
• Skill in recognizing an emergency and taking appropriate action.
• Ability to interpret field diagrams and apply accurate markings.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate basic computer functions (email, digital timecard, data entry, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with clients, employees, vendors, patrons, and others.
• Ability to prioritize work. 
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others. 
• Ability to prove their own work and work of others. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• The work is performed in an environment where various types of chemicals are used.
• Required to work outside in all types of weather. 
• Must be able to safely use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools. 
• Required to lift to 50 lbs. and climb up to 35 Feet. 

Work Category

• Medium Work -