Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College in Frederick, MD is seeking an Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper to support the Athletics Department by preparing fields for practices, games, and events. The role involves mowing, line marking, field edging, turf grooming, snow removal, and pesticide applications to ensure safe, well-maintained playing surfaces year-round.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of field maintenance experience; ability to lift 50 pounds and operate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform regular mowing, trimming, and weed eating across all athletic fields and surrounding landscapes.
• Line athletic fields for gamedays and practices with professional presentation.
• Paint and manage dugouts, fences, and field structures to maintain standards.
• Edge warning tracks and field perimeters for clean boundaries and safe transitions.
• Groom field turf and perform surface maintenance for even play.
• Conduct snow removal on and around fields to ensure winter readiness.
• Oversee gameday field prep for practices, rentals and events.
• Apply pesticides and weed control treatments per safety regulations.
• Maintain annual grass work including seeding, fertilizing and sod.
• Assist with general facility upkeep and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Athletic field maintenance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Landscaping equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition Number

Requisition Number AS1009P

Job Title

Job Title Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $18.12 - $24.40 hourly

Position Type

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:

1. Perform regular mowing, trimming, and weed eating across all athletic fields and surrounding landscapes.

2. Line athletic fields for both gamedays and practices, maintaining consistent accuracy and professional presentation.

3. Paint and manage dugouts, fences, and related field structures to uphold facility standards.

4. Edge warning tracks and field perimeters to preserve clean, defined boundaries and safe transitions.

5. Conduct field turf grooming and surface maintenance to promote even playing conditions and extend turf life.

6. Perform snow removal on, off, and around athletic fields to ensure accessibility and readiness in winter conditions.

7. Oversee gameday field preparation for practices, rentals, and special events.

8. Apply pesticides and weed control treatments to all athletic fields in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.

9. Perform annual grass maintenance for natural athletic fields, including seasonal seeding, fertilizing, and laying sod to promote healthy, resilient playing surfaces year-round.

10. Support general facility upkeep, addressing seasonal needs, small repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/ GED

2. Five (5) years of experience in athletic field maintenance.

3. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.

4. Ability to operate all landscaping equipment.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience working at the collegiate level.

2. CPR / AED certification.

3.First aid training.

Work Schedule

Variable

Full/Part Time

Full/Part Time Part Time

Telework Eligible? No

Essential Personnel? No

Job Posted Date

Closing Date

For Best Consideration

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED, five years of athletic field maintenance experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to operate all required landscaping equipment. Please indicate below whether you or not you meet the minimum qualifications:
  • Yes, I meet the minimum qualification.
  • No, I do not meet the minimum qualification.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Relevant Document

7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301.846.2400

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