Athletic Grounds & Field Maintenance Specialist

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Commons Keeper to maintain athletic facility surfaces and surrounding areas in the Athens area. The role supports daily upkeep, game day setup, and general maintenance across multiple facilities.

This position emphasizes physical work, reliability, and attention to safety while performing mowing, irrigation, painting, fertilizer application, and post-game care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of playing surfaces at various athletic facilities including mowing, irrigating, and traveling to the various athletic facilities
• Assist with maintenance of common areas at athletic facilities
• Assist with game day setup for various sporting events
• Assist with fertilizer applications at various athletic fields
• Assist with painting playing field at Sanford Stadium and other athletic facilities for practice and games
• Assist with post‑game care of playing surfaces at Sanford Stadium (filling divots, removal of team benches and dog house)
• Perform other related work as required

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Commons Keeper to maintain athletic facility surfaces and surrounding areas in the Athens area. The role supports daily upkeep, game day setup, and general maintenance across multiple facilities.

This position emphasizes physical work, reliability, and attention to safety while performing mowing, irrigation, painting, fertilizer application, and post-game care as needed.