Athletic Fields & Grounds Technician

Genesis Distribution; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching stipend opportunity

Job summary

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, VA, seeks a dedicated Sports Fields and Facilities Technician to join the B&G team at the Upper School campus. You will maintain athletic fields and facilities to ensure safe, high-quality surfaces for practices and events.

The role requires turfgrass maintenance experience, mower mechanic skills, and the ability to operate field equipment. Coaching duties may be available in afternoons with a stipend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of turfgrass maintenance experience required.
• Mower mechanics skills to maintain equipment.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of athletic fields on the assigned campus.
• Prepare athletic fields for practices and events, ensuring a safe playing surface.
• Mark and stripe fields according to sport-specific dimensions and regulations.
• Mow and maintain turf grass to the specified height for athletic activities.
• Implement aeration, moisture control, and top dressing to maintain collegiate-level sports field surfaces.
• Apply fertilizers and nutrients to promote resilience and recovery to ensure turf health.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation systems to maintain optimal soil moisture and ensure proper drainage.
• Manage turf areas to recover quickly from heavy use and adverse weather.
• Implement pest management strategies to protect turf from insects and diseases.
• Identify and control weeds using safe and effective methods.
• Coordinates with outside contractors when necessary to address turf-related issues promptly.
• Manages online work order management system requests related to athletic fields.
• Schedules routine and annual safety and maintenance inspections.
• Serve as the primary liaison between B&G and the Athletic Department, coordinating field and facility maintenance.
• Orders and maintains inventory of necessary maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Assists with event setup and breakdown.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports field maintenance

Turf grass maintenance

Field specs

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Computers/reports

Evenings/weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mower mechanics

Job description

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, VA, seeks a dedicated Sports Fields and Facilities Technician to join the B&G team at the Upper School campus. You will maintain athletic fields and facilities to ensure safe, high-quality surfaces for practices and events.

The role requires turfgrass maintenance experience, mower mechanic skills, and the ability to operate field equipment. Coaching duties may be available in afternoons with a stipend.