Head Groundskeeper

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an athletic field maintenance plan to keep all playing fields in top condition
• Mow, trim, weed grounds, and maintain walking paths
• Clean and maintain tennis courts and other common outdoor spaces
• Perform seasonal landscaping tasks including planting, mulching, leaf removal, aeration, seeding, and sod installation/repair
• Maintain and adjust irrigation systems
• Implement fertilization and pest/weed control programs for turf and landscape beds
• Prune, trim and monitor the health of trees and shrubs across campus, coordinating removal when necessary
• Auxiliary with setup and takedown for outdoor events
• Snow/ice preparedness and removal, which may occur outside of general working hours
• Monitor grounds for safety hazards and communicate any concerns with urgency, taking steps to protect the community
• Work in all areas of grounds and landscape care as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in field maintenance, groundskeeping, or landscaping
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to perform a variety of grounds projects such as sod removal, sod installation, irrigation repair/adjustments, seeding, and aeration
• Knowledge of and ability to safely use hand tools essential to field maintenance such as rakes, tampers, shovels, and specialized tools such as compaction testers and soil moisture meters
• Ability to operate small equipment essential to maintaining a safe and enjoyable playing surface, such as weed whackers, mowers, and edgers
• Demonstrated knowledge of tree, and plant care practices, including pest and disease identification
• Ability to safely operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, tractors, skid steers, and corresponding attachments and implements routinely used in cultural practices and field renovations
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Self-motivated, dependable, and detail oriented
• Valid Driver's License
• Available to work occasional weekends and evenings