Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper

Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number AS1009P Job Title Athletic Facilities Groundskeeper Pay Rate $18.12 - $24.40 hourly Position Type Part-time Variable Schedule Position Summary

Position Summary:

This position supports the Athletic Department programs and its strategic operation. The Athletics Facilities Grounds Keeper supports practice, game day and special event field preparation. This position must be able to work with a diverse group of athletics staff, coaches, and plant department staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position of the work is a similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Perform regular mowing, trimming, and weed eating across all athletic fields and surrounding landscapes.

2. Line athletic fields for both gamedays and practices, maintaining consistent accuracy and professional presentation.

3. Paint and manage dugouts, fences, and related field structures to uphold facility standards.

4. Edge warning tracks and field perimeters to preserve clean, defined boundaries and safe transitions.

5. Conduct field turf grooming and surface maintenance to promote even playing conditions and extend turf life.

6. Perform snow removal on, off, and around athletic fields to ensure accessibility and readiness in winter conditions.

7. Oversee gameday field preparation for practices, rentals, and special events.

8. Apply pesticides and weed control treatments to all athletic fields in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.

9. Perform annual grass maintenance for natural athletic fields, including seasonal seeding, fertilizing, and laying sod to promote healthy, resilient playing surfaces year-round.

10. Support general facility upkeep, addressing seasonal needs, small repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED

2. Five (5) years of experience in athletic field maintenance.

3. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.

4. Ability to operate all landscaping equipment.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience working at the collegiate level.

2. CPR/AED certification.

3.First aid training.

Work Schedule

Variable

Full/Part Time Part Time Telework Eligible? No Essential Personnel? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Posted Date Closing Date Open Until Filled For Best Consideration Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging for students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED, five years of athletic field maintenance experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to operate all required landscaping equipment. Please indicate below whether you or not you meet the minimum qualifications:
• Yes, I meet the minimum qualification.
• No, I do not meet the minimum qualification.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Relevant Document