Athletic Groundskeeper (Temporary)

Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. The employee must be a professing Christian and willing to support ACU’s Christian mission. The Athletic Groundskeeper maintains ACU athletics facilities, fields, and associated common areas, reporting to the Athletics Director of Grounds. This is an hourly, half-time position of approximately 20 hours per week. The role includes regular work at athletics games and other events, including during non-regular hours, and may require being on call during certain periods.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain sports fields, adjacent common areas, and facilities to a professional level.
Assist trades and grounds personnel with facility-maintenance projects.
Help plan and organize facility maintenance and communicate with outside vendors, campus staff, and coaches.
Work ACU athletics games and other outside events on a regular basis, including during non-regular hours.
Mow, edge, weed-eat, blow, and power wash sports fields and adjacent areas.
Prepare athletics fields and facilities for events and game days.
Assist with irrigation repair and maintenance as needed.
Assist with 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 and perform other duties as assigned.