Athletic Fields & Grounds Supervisor

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Augusta University seeks a highly skilled Grounds Supervisor to manage maintenance for athletic facilities and landscaped spaces across the Forest Hills campus. You will lead Christenberry Field House staff, oversee irrigation, pesticide applications, and safety programs while coordinating with Athletic and Facilities teams.

You will supervise daily tasks, training, and evaluations, and help with equipment, inventory, and events. A related degree and pesticide certification are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in related field. Five years' experience in grounds maintenance work including two years in a supervisory capacity, or any combination of experience and training.
• Valid Driver's License; Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification, Category 24, or the ability to pass the test within 90 days of date of hire.
• Preferred: Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
• Preferred: Ten years of experience of directly applicable experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong attention to detail, judgment, and discretion with confidential information; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases; Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership along with Manager of Grounds to Christenberry Field House grounds maintenance staff on daily tasks, responsibilities, and scheduling of work.
• Ensure that work is completed in a safe manner with assignments communicated clearly.
• Schedule and perform routine landscape maintenance including mowing, weeding, trimming, planting, pruning, irrigation repair, chemical applications, and pressure washing.
• Oversee grounds staff performance and complete annual evaluations; participate in recruitment across campuses.
• Foster communications with Athletic staff and faculty to ensure quality fields and surfaces; act as liaison between Athletic staff and Landscaping staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Associate degree in Turfgrass Management / Horticulture / Agronomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Augusta University seeks a highly skilled Grounds Supervisor to manage maintenance for athletic facilities and landscaped spaces across the Forest Hills campus. You will lead Christenberry Field House staff, oversee irrigation, pesticide applications, and safety programs while coordinating with Athletic and Facilities teams.

You will supervise daily tasks, training, and evaluations, and help with equipment, inventory, and events. A related degree and pesticide certification are required.