Athletic Groundskeeper (#747)

EXPIRED

November 28th, 2023

Limestone University invites applications for the full-time position of Athletic Groundskeeper.

The Athletics Groundskeeper assists in the overall maintenance of the fields and surrounding grounds areas for the Outdoor Athletic Complexes. This position is also responsible for certain common areas around campus as assigned. The Athletics Groundskeeper is actively involved in field preparation and maintenance, equipment maintenance, and facilitation of chemical and fertilizer applications. Supervises a team of part time temporary workers, including students.

Job Description

November 28th, 2023

Limestone University invites applications for the full-time position of Athletic Groundskeeper.

The Athletics Groundskeeper assists in the overall maintenance of the fields and surrounding grounds areas for the Outdoor Athletic Complexes. This position is also responsible for certain common areas around campus as assigned. The Athletics Groundskeeper is actively involved in field preparation and maintenance, equipment maintenance, and facilitation of chemical and fertilizer applications. Supervises a team of part time temporary workers, including students.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Assists the Grounds Manager with the planning, coordination, and management of the Athletic Sports Turf Surfaces.

• Ensures the surrounding grounds around the outdoor athletic facilities are maintained and manicured daily. Performs and oversees sports turf maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, weeding, trimming and irrigation.
• Inspects athletics grounds daily to ensure landscaping and groundskeeping services are maintained to create safe effective, and aesthetically pleasing venues.
• Oversees trash and debris facility cleanup.
• Coordinates irrigation management. Maintains moisture control for grass and clay infield surfaces.
• Assists in the management of all athletic fields. Maintains and repairs home plate clay and bullpen. Maintains infield skin.
• Maintains upkeep of ground equipment.
• Coordinates Chemical and Fertilizer scheduling and application.
• Leads and coordinates a team of support staff and contracted vendors working to maintain property grounds. Services include but are not limited to fertilization, pesticide, herbicide, irrigation maintenance and repairs, mowing, edging, tree and bush pruning, installation of new plant materials, and trash pick-up.
• Recommends policies and procedures to improve efficiency of operations for Athletic.
• Assist Grounds Manager with oversight of large-scale projects.
• Maintaining relationships with coaching staff and university officials regarding practice/game schedules, camp dates, inclement weather situations and providing guidance to those individuals.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are performed in compliance with University, SAC Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Serves as essential personnel and aids in the event of an emergency on campus.

Other Duties:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Athletic field experience
• Five years of relevant full-time experience in general landscaping or grounds keeping.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working in facility, turf, or grounds maintenance and familiarity with reel mowers and other necessary grounds equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.

• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, university staff, students, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, which includes Monday through Friday, plus game nights; including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Willing and able to work outside in extreme temperatures and weather.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Applicants should complete the online application at  https://limestonecollege.formstack.co... and upload a cover letter and resume (optional). If you have additional questions regarding the position, you may direct them to Ingrid Villa ivilla@limestone.edu *Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the application. The selected candidate must be willing to consent to, and pass with satisfactory results, an investigative consumer report.

Limestone University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. AA/EEO

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This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.