Athletic Grounds & Field Maintenance Specialist

Athletic Office; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District is seeking an Athletics Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive athletic fields. The role requires operating tractors, mowers, and power tools, with responsibilities including field preparation, watering, pruning, and routine maintenance of irrigation and grounds equipment.

The position calls for a valid Texas driver’s license, ability to read instructions, and willingness to work flexible hours around athletic events.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license is required.
• Fingerprinting background check required (employee pays $50).
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail athletic grounds, care for trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Prepare athletic fields for games, chalking fields, watering, fertilizing.
• Inspect and repair sprinkler systems; collect leaves and debris.
• Operate tools safely per procedures; maintain equipment in good condition.

Skills

Reading instructions

Verbal communication

Operate tractor

Operate mower

Power tools

Education

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Backhoe

Tractor

Mower

Sprayer

Edger

Blower

Auger

Job description

South San Antonio Independent School District is seeking an Athletics Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive athletic fields. The role requires operating tractors, mowers, and power tools, with responsibilities including field preparation, watering, pruning, and routine maintenance of irrigation and grounds equipment.

The position calls for a valid Texas driver’s license, ability to read instructions, and willingness to work flexible hours around athletic events.