Athletic Groundskeeper

Young World Physical Education; Jamestown (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Athletic Groundskeeper in Jamestown, Ohio. Responsibilities include maintaining school athletic grounds, preparing fields for events, and ensuring overall property upkeep. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical experience with small engine equipment, and prior groundskeeping experience. A valid driver's license is required, and the position may demand availability outside normal working hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Mechanical experience, with small engine and farm/lawn equipment.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and prioritize requests.
• Possess the physical strength and dexterity needed to perform tasks.
• Prior experience in groundskeeping or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Care and upkeep of athletic fields with the Athletic Director.
• Prepare athletic facilities for games and events.
• Maintain grounds and playground equipment.
• Check and maintain shrubbery, lawns, and school property.
• Plan and carry out maintenance for groundskeeping equipment.

Skills

Mechanical experience with small engine and farm/lawn equipment

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Physical strength and dexterity

Experience in groundskeeping

Experience in care and lining of athletic fields

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Job description

Athletic Groundskeeper

Greeneview Local School District – Greeneview Board of Education – Jamestown, Ohio

Job ID: 3948987

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Feb 20, 2026 1:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Athletic Groundskeeper is responsible for the school district's athletic grounds safety, maintenance, and upkeep.

Essential Functions

• Work with Athletic Director in the care and upkeep of athletic fields
• Work cooperatively with all other school employees
• Prepare athletic facilities for games and events
• Identify needs for materials and equipment to maintain the grounds and playground equipment. Submit needs to the appropriate supervisor/administrator
• Periodic checks of shrubbery, lawns, parking lots, and school property. Properly maintain grounds/school property
• Plan and carry out a maintenance plan for tractors, mowers and other groundskeeping equipment
• Line athletic fields
• Mow grass as needed, trim shrubbery
• Remove snow as needed
• Paint fences, clear fence rows, and use weed killer where needed
• Drive necessary vehicles and groundskeeping equipment
• Outline and submit plans for upkeep/maintenance of all school property
• Empty outside trash barrels as needed
• Check, repair or replace traffic signs on school property

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Mechanical experience, with small engine and farm/lawn equipment
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and place priority on requests
• Possess the physical strength and dexterity needed to perform the assigned tasks
• Prior experience in groundskeeping/related fields
• Some experience in the care and lining of playing and athletic fields
• Be available to perform services required when emergency situations arise outside the normal working hours
• Valid driver’s license

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

Information on the position is available from Athletic Director, Mark Rinehart, at [e-mail] or Superintendent, Sabrina Woodruff, at [e-mail].

Position Type

Full‑time

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]