Athletic Field & Grounds Prep Pro

Abundance Network; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to prepare outdoor facilities for sports events and maintain grounds across Physical Education facilities. The role requires one year of grounds experience or equivalent and familiarity with safety procedures for athletic settings.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, field setup, minor repairs, and ensuring clean, safe playing surfaces. Valid California driver’s license may be required; the position is on-site at Stanford.

Qualifications

• Usually requires one year of Physical Education grounds experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and sports facility prep for events.
• California driver’s license may be required as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• General grounds maintenance, equipment repair, irrigation head replacement and field setup.
• Prepare outdoor facilities for events by mowing, leveling, marking fields and installing equipment.
• Check grounds and playing areas and report unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor.
• Clean and maintain outdoor playing surfaces and repair minor issues.
• Operate a range of equipment to mow, trim, spray, and perform rough carpentry and painting.
• Water, weed, seed, and trim plants and trees; perform laboring duties as needed.
• May coordinate ground crews on occasion and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Outdoor work

Ability to stand/walk

Follow instructions

Operate tractors

Knowledge of sports prep

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Hand tools

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to prepare outdoor facilities for sports events and maintain grounds across Physical Education facilities. The role requires one year of grounds experience or equivalent and familiarity with safety procedures for athletic settings.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, field setup, minor repairs, and ensuring clean, safe playing surfaces. Valid California driver’s license may be required; the position is on-site at Stanford.