Athletics and Campus Groundskeeper

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain athletic fields and surrounding grounds on a beautiful 180-acre campus in Atlanta. The role supports football, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and multipurpose fields, with a focus on safety, performance, and appearance.

As part of the Grounds Department, you will perform mowing, fertilizing, irrigation maintenance, and equipment upkeep while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• Two years’ proven experience in sports turf management or athletic field maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Valid GA Driver’s License with Westminster-acceptable driving record.
• Customer-service orientation and flexibility to take on extra duties as needed.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Demonstrated time-management skills and the ability to work independently or with a team.
• Basic reading and writing in English; ability to read safety rules and procedures.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with tact.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using a tablet for work orders and emails.

Responsibilities

• Mow, aerate, topdress, fertilize, pest control, and manage litter as part of groundskeeping for athletic fields.
• Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers; water, prune, fertilize, mulch, weed control.
• Plant annuals, perennials, sod, and landscape enhancements.
• Maintain irrigation systems: controllers, valves, and sprinklers.
• Inspect and service equipment and tools; report damages or deficits.
• Participate in safety training and keep the workshop organized daily.
• Keep tools and equipment in safe working order and store properly.
• Follow all safety rules and campus policies; assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports turf management

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reading/comprehension of documents

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

iPad

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and professional Grounds Department at one of the nation’s leading independent schools. You’ll work on top-quality athletic facilities, use modern turf management practices and equipment, and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Why Westminster?

• Be part of a mission-driven school community where your work directly supports the student experience and success
• Gain experience maintaining a wide variety of athletic surfaces (football, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and multipurpose fields)
• Opportunities for professional growth and industry training in sports turf management
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued
• Competitive pay and benefits, with the stability of a full-time, year-round role
• The chance to work on a beautiful 180-acre campus in Atlanta with state-of-the-art facilities

The Groundskeeper plays a vital role in ensuring that all athletic fields and related grounds are maintained at the highest level of safety, performance, and appearance. Working as part of the Grounds Department, this individual will be responsible for overseeing the daily care, preparation, and improvement of natural and synthetic turf playing surfaces, while supporting the overall campus landscape. The ideal candidate is reliable, adaptable, detail-oriented, safety-minded, and committed to consistently exceeding expectations in support of athletic programs and school events. We’re looking for a dedicated Groundskeeper who shares that passion and takes pride in delivering a safe, beautiful, and high-performing campus, with athletic fields that rival the best in the industry.

Supervisor: Grounds Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Status: Hourly, non-exempt, full-time, 12-month
Hours of Work: Evening, Weekend, and Overtime are required based on calendar events.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills

• Minimum of two years’ proven experience in the sports turf management, athletic field maintenance, or related landscape industry
• Strong attention to detail
• GED or High School Diploma
• Valid GA Driver’s License and a Westminster acceptable driving record
• Customer-service oriented
• Flexible with the willingness to use initiative and handle extra duties as needed
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; respect and value the different experiences, ideas, and backgrounds others bring to the work environment
• Proven time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Work independently or with a team with little supervision while maintaining a high level of performance
• Basic communication skills and working knowledge of the English language; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, short correspondence, and memos
• Professional and effective use of interpersonal and communication skills; interact with tact and diplomacy
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use an iPad or similar device for completing work orders, checking emails, etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of grounds and sports field-related tasks such as mowing, painting, aeration, topdressing, fertilizing, pest control, and litter control
• Cares for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds
• Plants annuals, perennials, sod, and any landscape or athletic field enhancement
• Maintains, operates, and adjusts irrigation controllers, valves, and sprinklers of the irrigation systems
• Performs regular maintenance and routine inspections of equipment and tools
• Notifies superiors of any damages, deficits, and disturbances with equipment and the campus in general
• Participates in employee safety training
• Ensures workshop area is cleaned and organized daily
• Maintains tools and equipment in safe and sound working order
• Complies with all safety practices, procedures, and rules
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified is required.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions and frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Minimal travel, if any, may be required, primarily local and during regular business hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.