Athletic Field Grounds Specialist

The California State University; California; On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The California State University, Northridge, is seeking an Athletics Groundsworker to support pre-game and post-game activities and maintain athletic fields to NCAA Division I standards. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, striping, and operating grounds equipment.

One year of grounds maintenance experience is preferred, and a valid California Driver’s License is required. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Northridge with a 40-hour work week and a potential evening schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds maintenance.
• Experience maintaining athletic fields and turf preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds of CSUN’s athletics fields and surrounding areas.
• Assist in mowing, edging, and lining of athletic fields to NCAA standards.
• Prepare game fields by mowing, striping, and field renovation.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment (tractors, mowers, rakes).
• Ensure fields and surroundings are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Edging

Turf care

Irrigation

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Bunker rakes

Turf renovation gear

Job description

The California State University, Northridge, is seeking an Athletics Groundsworker to support pre-game and post-game activities and maintain athletic fields to NCAA Division I standards. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, striping, and operating grounds equipment.

One year of grounds maintenance experience is preferred, and a valid California Driver’s License is required. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Northridge with a 40-hour work week and a potential evening schedule.