Athletic Grounds Staff

Performs maintenance on athletic field and facilities to include mowing, edging, raking, field repair and construction and other task assigned by the Sports Turf Manager; assist in the preparation of playing surfaces; assists in installing and repairing irrigation systems; operates equipment such as riding lawn mower to include reel-type multiple-gang equipment, line trimmers blower, edger, spreader, sprayer, and other equipment required for proper field maintenance; assist in maintaining equipment and tools and assist in keeping facilities clean, measure, and lays out playing fields and prepares fields for painting and marking according to sport specifications; assist supervisor in analyzing turf problems such as diseases, insects and weeds. Assist in applying chemicals and fertilizers to playing surfaces; move equipment and supplies weighing up to 100lbs; works related events which may require nights and weekends; ability to work schedule as defined and additional overtime hours as required.