Specialist, Athletics Ground

Lake-Sumter State College; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake-Sumter State College is seeking an Athletics Grounds Specialist to maintain the athletic complex and surrounding grounds. The role involves routine groundskeeping, preventive maintenance, and emergency custodial tasks to support a safe, clean, and well-organized athletic environment.

You will work with contracted grounds staff and the college facilities team, perform routine mowing and repairs, and assist with special events and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or lawn service preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedural manuals and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on athletic fields and surrounding areas.
• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain tennis courts, beaches volleyball courts, and walking paths.
• Assist with minor repairs, door/gate locking, and equipment adjustments.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies; coordinate with custodial staff.
• Notify supervisor of issues; assist in renovations and general upkeep of sports complex buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate with facilities department for minor building renovations and material requests.
• Supervise student workers and athletic department volunteers; assist with event setup.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Athletics Ground Specialist is responsible for assisting with routine grounds keeping, preventive and repair maintenance, and emergency custodial cleaning of the athletic complex and assigned grounds areas.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

include, but are not limited to the following:????

• Perform routine maintenance, routine repairs/renovation to fields, and mowing of athletic fields and complex, including: tennis court area, racquetball court area, beach volleyball court, and walking path.
• Collaborate with the LSSC contracted grounds staff for maintenance issues at the rear entrance of the Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center, to include trimming, edging, hedge trimming, fertilizing, raking, weed, and insect control, irrigation system maintenance, etc.
• Assist with minor repairs and or adjustments to equipment. Locks/unlocks interior and exterior gates, doors, and equipment when not in use.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies, in cooperation with the college custodial crew.
• Notify the coordinator of custodial services of any problems that might arise and provide a schedule of service required.
• Assist in the general upkeep, renovation, and maintenance of buildings and equipment at the sports complex.

• Coordination of minor repairs and building projects at the sports complex, in collaboration with the LSSC facilities department.
• Help prepare inventories and equipment requests for materials and supplies.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping/blowing, mopping, pressure washing of buildings, bleachers, paved areas, batting cages, dugouts, tennis courts, and vacuuming of the Athletic Complex Building and sports field dugouts.
• Maintain all LSSC certification and safety compliance requirements, per college policies.
• Coordination of special events for the Athletic Department.
• Supervise student workers and athletic department volunteers.
• Respond to emergencies, monitor/ report equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs, provide emergency support outside of regular work hours, as required by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of groundskeeping and custodial practices, procedures, and safety standards, including the proper use of tools, equipment, and materials related to landscaping and facilities maintenance.
• Proficient in the safe handling and application of commercial-grade cleaning agents, pesticides, and herbicides used in grounds and athletic field maintenance

• Skilled in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as riding lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, edgers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to goggles, gloves, and protective clothing, as required by tasks or environmental conditions.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings or weekends, as required for special events or weather-dependent tasks.
• Physical capability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to perform routine custodial and groundskeeping duties in outdoor environments.

ABILITIES/GENERAL:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other's world views, personalities, and working styles.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement critically.
• Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required time frames. Proven flexibility to successfully work on diversified projects quickly and accurately.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability.
• Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices

• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.? 

• Required:
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  • One year of experience in providing lawn service or grounds maintenance
• Preferred:
  • Associate's Degree
  • Two years of experience in providing lawn service or grounds maintenance.