Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College seeks an Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper to support practice, game day, and event field preparation. The role requires working with diverse athletics and operations staff to maintain healthy, safe turf and facilities.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, field lining, equipment operation, and seasonal maintenance. A High School Diploma and five years of field maintenance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of athletic field maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular mowing, trimming, and weed eating across all athletic fields and surrounding landscapes.
• Line athletic fields for gamedays and practices, maintaining consistent accuracy.
• Paint and manage dugouts, fences, and related field structures to uphold facility standards.
• Edge warning tracks and field perimeters to preserve clean boundaries and safe transitions.
• Conduct field turf grooming and surface maintenance to promote even playing conditions.
• Perform snow removal on, off, and around athletic fields to ensure accessibility and readiness in winter conditions.
• Oversee gameday field preparation for practices, rentals, and special events.
• Apply pesticides and weed control treatments to all athletic fields in accordance with safety regulations.
• Perform annual grass maintenance including seeding, fertilizing, and laying sod.
• Support general facility upkeep, addressing seasonal needs, small repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Operate landscaping equipment

Field maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Requisition Number:

AS1009P

Job Title:

Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper

Pay Rate:

$18.12 - $24.40 hourly

Position Type:

Part-time Variable Schedule

Position Summary:

This position supports the Athletic Department programs and its strategic operation. The Athletics Facilities Grounds Keeper supports practice, game day and special event field preparation. This position must be able to work with a diverse group of athletics staff, coaches, and plant department staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position of the work is a similar, related or logical assignment to the position. The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Perform regular mowing, trimming, and weed eating across all athletic fields and surrounding landscapes.
• Line athletic fields for both gamedays and practices, maintaining consistent accuracy and professional presentation.
• Paint and manage dugouts, fences, and related field structures to uphold facility standards.
• Edge warning tracks and field perimeters to preserve clean, defined boundaries and safe transitions.
• Conduct field turf grooming and surface maintenance to promote even playing conditions and extend turf life.
• Perform snow removal on, off, and around athletic fields to ensure accessibility and readiness in winter conditions.
• Oversee gameday field preparation for practices, rentals, and special events.
• Apply pesticides and weed control treatments to all athletic fields in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform annual grass maintenance for natural athletic fields, including seasonal seeding, fertilizing, and laying sod to promote healthy, resilient playing surfaces year-round.
• Support general facility upkeep, addressing seasonal needs, small repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Five (5) years of experience in athletic field maintenance.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to operate all landscaping equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working at the collegiate level.
• CPR/AED certification.
• First aid training.

Work Schedule:

Variable

Full/Part Time:

Part Time

Telework Eligible?:

No

Essential Personnel?:

No

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring:

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging for students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.