Temporary Part-time Athletic Facilities and Grounds Worker

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ is seeking a Temporary Part-time Athletic Facilities and Grounds Worker to maintain the college's athletic fields and Papiano Gymnasium surfaces. You will mow, trim, edge, and prepare fields for practices and events while upholding safety standards.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of grounds experience, and ability to operate turf equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of grounds maintenance or related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate groundskeeping equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain fields and grounds for safe, attractive surfaces.
• Perform routine turf maintenance including seeding, fertilizing, and irrigation as needed.
• Prepare fields for practices and events, including lining and equipment setup.
• Maintain infield dirt, warning tracks, mounds, and playing surfaces.
• Remove leaves and hazards, prune shrubs, and trim to ensure safe access.
• Install and maintain windscreens, nets, padding, benches, and equipment.
• Inspect facilities and report safety concerns to the Director of Athletics.
• Perform minor repairs to fencing, bleachers, nets, and irrigation components.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and logistics of home contests and events.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment according to safety procedures.
• Keep inventory and request replenishment or repairs as needed.
• Assist with maintenance of Papiano Gymnasium court and related facilities.
• Perform other duties to support Athletics Department and College operations.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Turf management

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Hand tools

Job description

Temporary Part-time Athletic Facilities and Grounds Worker

Overview

Camden County College ( CCC ) is a leading two-year community College with campuses in Blackwood, Cherry Hill and Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center to educate and train police and fire academy professionals as well as a partnership with the Joint Health Sciences Center in the Camden City educational hub. The college is proud of its status as a Hispanic-serving and military friendly institution.

As a leading employer in the region, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development.

Joining CCC means becoming part of a mission-driven institution that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our faculty and administrative teams are dedicated to student success, academic rigor, and community engagement, making CCC an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Choose CCC for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement and tuition assistance.

Location

Blackwood Campus

Department

Athletic Department

Days and Hours

25 hours per week

Requisition Number

Position Goals

• The Part-Time Athletic Facilities & Grounds Worker will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will perform work necessary to maintain the campus athletic fields and the Papiano Gymnasium basketball court.


• The Part-Time Athletic Facilities & Grounds Worker will remain consistent with Camden County College’s acknowledgement of the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, in our workplaces and society.

Job Description

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain athletic fields and surrounding grounds to ensure safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surfaces.


• Perform routine turf maintenance, including seeding, fertilizing, aerating, watering, and field repair as needed.


• Prepare athletic fields for practices, competitions, and special events, including lining fields and setting up athletic equipment.


• Maintain infield dirt areas, warning tracks, pitching mounds, batter’s boxes, and other sport-specific playing surfaces.


• Remove leaves, debris, litter, and other hazards from athletic facilities and surrounding areas.


• Prune shrubs and trim low-hanging branches to maintain safe access and visibility around athletic facilities.


• Install, remove, and maintain windscreens, nets, padding, benches, goals, and other athletic equipment.


• Inspect athletic facilities and grounds for safety concerns and report maintenance needs or hazards to the Director of Athletics.


• Perform minor repairs to fencing, bleachers, nets, signage, irrigation components, and other athletic facility infrastructure.


• Assist with the setup, breakdown, and logistical support of home athletic contests, tournaments, campus events, and special programs.


• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.


• Maintain inventory of field maintenance supplies and equipment and notify supervisors when replenishment or repair is needed.


• Assist with basic maintenance and upkeep of the Papiano Gymnasium basketball court and related athletic facilities.


• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department and College operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• One (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, athletic field maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related field preferred.


• Working knowledge of athletic field maintenance practices, turf management, landscaping techniques, and associated tools and equipment.


• Ability to safely operate and perform basic maintenance on groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles, field lining equipment, and hand tools.


• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the proper use of personal protective equipment ( PPE ).


• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required to support athletic contests, events, and seasonal maintenance activities.


• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion throughout the workday.


• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, supplies, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.


• Ability to operate motorized groundskeeping equipment and hand tools safely and effectively.


• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and direct sunlight.


• Ability to work on uneven terrain, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.

Published Salary Range: $20 per hour

Job Open Date: 07/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter


• Other Document

Camden County College is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Smoking and the use of all tobacco or "tobacco like" products on all College property including smoking in your own vehicle in our parking lots and/or garages is strictly prohibited. Be healthy, live longer, and help us create a safer and cleaner Campus!

Camden County College does not discriminate in admissions or access to, or treatment or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or domestic partnership or civil union status, gender identity or expression, or persons with a mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquires/complaints regarding non-discrimination policies:

• Title IX Coordinator: Executive Dean, Student Affairs, 856-227-7200, ext. 4371, Taft Hall, Room 233, Blackwood Campus


• Deputy Title IX and ADA Coordinator for Employees: Assistant Director of Human Resources, 856-227-7200, ext. 4391, Roosevelt Hall, Room 106, Blackwood Campus


• Deputy Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator for Students: Associate Dean of Students, 856-227-7200, ext. 5088, Taft Hall, Room 302, Blackwood Campus


• Title II for Employees and Students: Building Operations Manager, 856-227-7200, ext. 4575. Physical Plant, Blackwood Campus