Athletic Field Technician I: Grounds & Field Maintenance

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South USA’s Athletic Field Maintenance department is seeking to hire an Athletic Field Technician I to support groundskeeping on varsity fields at the Main Campus.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, weed eating, operating tractors and mowers, painting fields, and maintaining equipment. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work some nights or weekends, with driving of a university vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of groundskeeping experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing maintenance on athletic fields and facilities to include mowing, edging, raking, weed eating, trimming and other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Assists in the preparation of playing surfaces.
• Operates equipment such as tractor, riding lawn mower to include reel-type multiple-gang equipment, line trimmer, blower, edger, spreader, sprayer, and other equipment required for proper field maintenance.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and tools and keeping facilities clean.
• Paints playing fields according to sport specifications.
• Moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Works related events which will require nights and weekends.
• Uses a university vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractor

Riding lawn mower

Reel-type equipment

Line trimmer

Blower

Edger

Spreader

Sprayer

Job description

The University of South USA’s Athletic Field Maintenance department is seeking to hire an Athletic Field Technician I to support groundskeeping on varsity fields at the Main Campus.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, weed eating, operating tractors and mowers, painting fields, and maintaining equipment. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work some nights or weekends, with driving of a university vehicle as needed.