Groundskeeper

Marist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Marist Groundskeeping is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain approximately 12 acres of athletic fields and campus landscapes. The role includes mowing, irrigation management, field prep for practices and events, and maintenance of grounds equipment.

Responsibilities cover fertilization, overseeding, seasonal plantings, safety compliance, and collaboration with Athletics and campus staff. A valid driver’s license and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of progressively responsible grounds, turf, landscape, or athletic-field experience.
• Experience maintaining natural athletic turf; knowledge of turfgrass, horticulture, irrigation, and commercial grounds equipment.
• Southeastern warm-season turf and overseeding experience.
• Relevant education or certification, including an appropriate Georgia pesticide credential.
• Experience at a school, university, athletic complex, club, or similar high-standard site.
• Familiarity with specialized turf equipment and field renovation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain approximately 12 acres of natural-grass athletic fields through mowing, edging, aeration, overseeding, fertilization, irrigation, topdressing, field marking, and repair of worn or damaged areas.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields for practices, games, tournaments, and school events; monitor turf health, drainage, compaction, pests, disease, and playability and promptly report concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with seasonal field renovation, sod and seed establishment, overseeding, and turf recovery following heavy use or adverse weather.
• Maintain campus lawns, trees, shrubs, planting beds, walkways, gathering areas, and other grounds through mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, mulching, weeding, debris removal, and seasonal improvements.
• Maintain clean, safe, and attractive entrances, paths, parking areas, athletic facilities, and other high-visibility areas, including preparation for school events.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on irrigation systems, including heads, valves, controllers, pumps, and coverage; monitor watering needs and promptly report leaks, drainage issues, poor coverage, and other system deficiencies.
• Assist with landscape installations, seasonal plantings, tree establishment, mulching, and campus beautification projects.
• Safely operate, inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on commercial grounds equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerators, sprayers, trimmers, and related equipment.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements for equipment, fertilizers, pesticides, fuels, and personal protective equipment; perform assigned applications in accordance with applicable requirements and maintain required records.
• Work collaboratively with Grounds leadership, Athletics, coaches, and campus colleagues.
• Assist with storm cleanup, special events, urgent maintenance needs, and other assigned duties, and communicate completed work and unresolved issues promptly.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Turf overseeding experience

Irrigation troubleshooting

Grounds equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia pesticide credential

Job description

The Groundskeeper position assists with the maintenance and improvement of all landscape beds, tree canopy, athletic facilities, and hardscape surfaces to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive 75-acre campus. Additionally, this position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of grounds equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain approximately 12 acres of natural-grass athletic fields through mowing, edging, aeration, overseeding, fertilization, irrigation, topdressing, field marking, and repair of worn or damaged areas.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields for practices, games, tournaments, and school events; monitor turf health, drainage, compaction, pests, disease, and playability and promptly report concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with seasonal field renovation, sod and seed establishment, overseeding, and turf recovery following heavy use or adverse weather.
• Maintain campus lawns, trees, shrubs, planting beds, walkways, gathering areas, and other grounds through mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, mulching, weeding, debris removal, and seasonal improvements.
• Maintain clean, safe, and attractive entrances, paths, parking areas, athletic facilities, and other high-visibility areas, including preparation for school events.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on irrigation systems, including heads, valves, controllers, pumps, and coverage; monitor watering needs and promptly report leaks, drainage issues, poor coverage, and other system deficiencies.
• Assist with landscape installations, seasonal plantings, tree establishment, mulching, and campus beautification projects.
• Safely operate, inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on commercial grounds equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerators, sprayers, trimmers, and related equipment.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements for equipment, fertilizers, pesticides, fuels, and personal protective equipment; perform assigned applications in accordance with applicable requirements and maintain required records.
• Work collaboratively with Grounds leadership, Athletics, coaches, and campus colleagues.
• Assist with storm cleanup, special events, urgent maintenance needs, and other assigned duties, and communicate completed work and unresolved issues promptly.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Southeastern warm-season turf and overseeding experience;.
• Irrigation troubleshooting and repair.
• Relevant education or certification, including an appropriate Georgia pesticide credential.
• Experience at a school, university, athletic complex, club, or similar high-standard site.
• Familiarity with specialized turf equipment and field renovation.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of progressively responsible grounds, turf, landscape, or athletic-field experience.
• Experience maintaining natural athletic turf; knowledge of turfgrass, horticulture, irrigation, and commercial grounds equipment.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, communicate concerns promptly, and maintain a professional presence on a school campus.
• Valid driver’s license;
• A minimum of two (2) references.
• A completed background check.
• A completed drug and illegal substances screen.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (over 50 pounds), reaching, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment may be required. Work may be conducted in hot, cold, dusty, wet, or icy conditions.