Athletic Fields Lead Groundskeeper

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University Facilities Services seeks a Lead Athletic Fields Groundsworker to lead a grounds crew, coordinate athletic field maintenance, and ensure high-quality playing surfaces for practices, events, and competitions on SDSU facilities.

The role requires supervision experience, turf management knowledge, and ability to train staff. On-site, full-time with benefits, serving NCAA Division I athletics at SDSU.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivating, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in general grounds maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead direction to Athletic Fields Groundsworkers, including assigning work, monitoring progress, and inspecting completed work for quality and compliance with departmental standards.
• Train employees in athletic field maintenance techniques, equipment operation, and workplace safety practices.
• Conduct quality control inspections and ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate records of labor, project costs, and work activities using the university’s facilities management systems.
• Promote a safe work environment by identifying hazards, documenting concerns, and ensuring compliance with university safety requirements.

Skills

Early mornings

NCAA field ops

Turf management

Plant disease knowledge

Team leadership

Quality inspection

Irrigation systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Sports Turf Management

Job description

San Diego State University Facilities Services seeks a Lead Athletic Fields Groundsworker to lead a grounds crew, coordinate athletic field maintenance, and ensure high-quality playing surfaces for practices, events, and competitions on SDSU facilities.

The role requires supervision experience, turf management knowledge, and ability to train staff. On-site, full-time with benefits, serving NCAA Division I athletics at SDSU.