Athletics Groundskeeper: Field & Turf Care

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University Athletics Groundskeeper is a full-time role based in Tempe, focused on maintaining fields, landscapes, and related facilities to support Sun Devil Athletics. You will operate lawn and irrigation equipment, perform routine maintenance, and help ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies.

We’re seeking hands-on individuals with a high school diploma and 2 years of grounds experience, able to work outdoors in a desert climate and contribute to a first-class

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience in grounds maintenance or related field.
• Experience maintaining athletic fields and landscapes is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in desert climate.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds e.g. athletic fields, grasses; measures and paints field for athletic competition; remove debris; waters and irrigation repair; makes fertilizer and pesticide applications; operates and maintains groundskeeping tools and equipment; performs maintenance.
• Removes debris from stairs and walks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns.
• Picks up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans.
• Waters fields and lawns, and performs irrigation activities.
• Sprays for weeds and insects using chemicals as required.
• Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance.
• Operates pickup trucks and trailers for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Team communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Two years experience in grounds maintenance

Tools

Lawn equipment (mowers, trimmers)

Job description

Arizona State University Athletics Groundskeeper is a full-time role based in Tempe, focused on maintaining fields, landscapes, and related facilities to support Sun Devil Athletics. You will operate lawn and irrigation equipment, perform routine maintenance, and help ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies.

We’re seeking hands-on individuals with a high school diploma and 2 years of grounds experience, able to work outdoors in a desert climate and contribute to a first-class