Athletic Field & Grounds Maintenance Pro

Bentley University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 3,871,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley University seeks a Grounds Maintenance position responsible for athletic fields and tennis courts, landscaping, and related grounds tasks on campus. You will operate a range of ground-keeping machinery, manage irrigation, and support campus events throughout the year.

The role requires extensive experience, proper licensing, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. They offer a unionized environment with competitive compensation and safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in athletic field prep and maintenance with experience using the required equipment.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position as described.
• Must hold, or acquire within one year, a commercial Massachusetts applicator's pesticide license and hoisting license (10-ft or 500-lbs) 2-A at a minimum.
• Must hold, or acquire within 60 days, a DOT card.
• Must be able to read, write and interpret documents in English.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be available for emergency call-in situations; overtime may be required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver's license, with insurable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and tennis courts for events; maintains synthetic field and designated landscape areas.
• Coordinates maintenance schedules with Athletic coaches.
• Maintains grounds areas: mowing, weeding, field grooming, seeding, fertilization, trash removal, irrigation control, field markings, and cleanup.
• Operates mechanized equipment: mowers, blowers, weed whackers, rollers, sod cutters, tillers, utility trucks, tractors.
• Controls irrigation systems; sets watering times; winterizes and repairs irrigation as needed.
• Manages care and inventory of field maintenance equipment, materials, sprayers, bases, nets, paints.
• Participates in training to stay current with operational standards.
• Uses and maintains Bentley tools and equipment properly.
• Supports major campus activities (snow removal, orientations, openings/closings, commencements).
• Responds to emergency call-ins and interacts professionally with Bentley community.
• Inputs data into computerized work order system with time and work order details.

Skills

Athletic field maintenance

English literacy

Driver's license

OSHA safety

Pesticide license MA

Hoisting license 2-A

DOT card

Emergency readiness

Education

Related agricultural degree

Tools

Grounds equipment (mowers, tractors)

Job description

Bentley University seeks a Grounds Maintenance position responsible for athletic fields and tennis courts, landscaping, and related grounds tasks on campus. You will operate a range of ground-keeping machinery, manage irrigation, and support campus events throughout the year.

The role requires extensive experience, proper licensing, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. They offer a unionized environment with competitive compensation and safety-focused operations.