Sports Fields and Facilities Technician

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is seeking a dedicated Sports Fields and Facilities Technician to support the Upper School campus in Alexandria, VA.

The role focuses on maintaining safe, high-quality playing surfaces and facilities for multiple sports, reporting to the B&G Campus Supervisor. Responsibilities include daily maintenance of athletic fields, field prep for practices/events, mowing, aeration, irrigation management, pest control, and coordinating with external contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in athletic field or turf grass maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized turf equipment.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of athletic fields.
• Prepare fields for practices and events with safe surfaces.
• Mark and stripe fields per sport specifications and regulations.
• Mow turf to specified height for athletic activities.
• Implement aeration, moisture control, and top dressing for field surfaces.
• Monitor irrigation; ensure drainage and soil moisture are optimal.
• Coordinate with outside contractors as needed.
• Maintain inventory and order maintenance supplies.

Skills

Sports turf maintenance

Field specifications

Safety protocols

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sports Fields and Facilities Technician to join the Buildings and Grounds (B&G) team at the Upper School campus in Alexandria, Virginia. Reporting to the B&G Campus Supervisor, the Sports Fields and Facilities Technician will play a vital role in ensuring the optimal condition and performance of the athletic fields by maintaining safe, high-quality playing surfaces and facilities for various sports.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of athletic fields on the assigned campus.
• Prepare athletic fields for practices and events, ensuring a safe playing surface.
• Mark and stripe fields according to sport- specific dimensions and regulations.
• Mow and maintain turf grass to the specified height for athletic activities.
• Implement aeration, moisture control, and top dressing to maintain collegiate-level sports field surfaces.
• Apply fertilizers and nutrients to promote resilience and recovery to ensure turf health.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation systems to maintain optimal soil moisture and ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging and ensure consistent playing conditions.
• Manage turf areas to recover quickly from heavy use and adverse weather.
• Implement pest management strategies to protect turf from insects and diseases.
• Identify and control weeds using safe and effective methods.
• Coordinates with outside contractors when necessary to address turf-related issues promptly.
• Manages online work order management system requests related to athletic fields.
• Schedules routine and annual safety and maintenance inspections.
• Serve as the primary liaison between B&G and the Athletic Department, meeting regularly and communicating proactively to coordinate field and facility maintenance, seasonal transitions, event preparation, weather-related impacts, closures, repairs, improvements, and capital priorities.
• Orders and maintains inventory of necessary main maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Assists with event set up and breakdown.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Note

The position may have opportunities to participate more directly in the school's athletics program. Willingness and ability to also coach an athletic team in the afternoons is valued. Coaching responsibilities would be compensated separately through the school's established coaching stipend structure.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of sports field construction, turf varieties, and athletic field specifications.
• Proven experience in athletic field or turf grass maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet sport- specific field requirements.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized turf equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines for athletic field maintenance, including the safe use of equipment and chemicals.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at varying levels.
• Proficient with computers or related software as needed to complete reports, logs, and inventory.
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of turfgrass maintenance experience is required.
• Have mower mechanics skills to maintain equipment.
• Driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk extensive campus properties for prolonged periods of time and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to operate required equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Overview

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences (e.g., People of Color Conference, the National Association of Independent School Annual Conference, and CASE-NAIS) are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.