Athletic Groundskeeper (Temporary)

Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Athletic Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining ACU athletics facilities, fields, and associated common areas. The position reports to the Athletics Director of Grounds and is hourly, half-time, and approximately 20 hours per week. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ; employees must be professing Christians and willing to support ACU’s Christian mission. The role involves maintaining sports fields and facilities, preparing for athletic games and events, assisting with maintenance projects and irrigation, and coordinating as needed with vendors, campus staff, coaches, and other grounds personnel. The employee may work outside regular hours, be on call during certain periods, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge and experience operating turf maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Must be a professing Christian and willing to support ACU’s Christian mission.
Honesty, responsibility, and good moral character.
Neat and clean appearance.
Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated.
Ability to work outdoors in heat and cold on a frequent and regular basis.
Good health and ability to endure long hours of work.
Ability to operate and handle equipment and machinery.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous turf and facility maintenance experience preferred.
Chemical applicator license and/or irrigation license preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Maintain sports fields, adjacent common areas, and facilities to a professional level.
Mow, edge, weed-eat, blow, and power wash sports fields and adjacent areas.
Prepare athletics fields and facilities for events and game days.
Work ACU athletics games and other outside events, including during non-regular hours.
Assist other trades and grounds personnel with facility maintenance projects.
Assist with planning, organizing, and communicating with outside vendors, campus staff, and coaches to maintain facilities.
Assist with irrigation repair and maintenance as needed.
Assist in annual facility maintenance projects, such as hanging nets and wall pads, and other projects determined by the Director.
Empty trash before, during, and after games and events.
Complete work orders and maintain other written documentation as needed.
Order materials and supplies as needed.
Build and maintain good working relationships with athletics department coaches and staff.
Assist with routine maintenance and repair of university-owned equipment.
Learn and understand the annual athletics calendar to plan and prepare for future needs.
Be on call during certain periods as determined by the Director.
Assist with salt and ice melt as needed.
Help as needed as a team player, without hesitation.
Perform other duties as assigned.