Athletics Grounds Lead Worker
About The Position
The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Athletics Grounds Lead Worker. This position performs maintenance of the University's athletic complex but not limited to lining and setting-up playing fields for a variety of sports, and maintenance mowing, trimming, edging, aeration and seeding of turf using a variety of maintenance equipment, and performance of a wide variety of general grounds maintenance duties. Additionally, duties include operation of dump trucks, tractors and other vehicular and grounds maintenance equipment, performance of snow removal from steps, walks, roads, and parking lots using power or hand tools. Priority assignments for this position will focus on care and maintenance of the Rugby Pitch.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, including mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, seeding, and turf management techniques.
- Basic knowledge of safety operation and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, tractors, chainsaws, trimmers, and other power tools.
- Basic knowledge of workplace safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in grounds maintenance operations.
- Basic knowledge of snow removal procedures and techniques for sidewalks, roads, and parking areas.
- Ability to communicate and follow instructions, both orally and written.
- Ability to lead and perform a wide variety of athletic grounds maintenance duties while ensuring work meets institutional standards.
- Ability to prepare athletic fields for practices, competitions, and special events in a timely and organized manner.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments to maintain safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing athletic facilities.
- Ability to collaborate with athletics staff and other facilities personnel to support athletic events and campus operations.
- Experience in commercial/ professional ground keeping or related work.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in commercial/ professional ground keeping or related work
- Pesticide Applicators or technicians certificate and respirator certification
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance of the University's athletic complex but not limited to lining and setting-up playing fields for a variety of sports
- Maintenance mowing, trimming, edging, aeration and seeding of turf using a variety of maintenance equipment
- Performance of a wide variety of general grounds maintenance duties
- Operation of dump trucks, tractors and other vehicular and grounds maintenance equipment
- Performance of snow removal from steps, walks, roads, and parking lots using power or hand tools
- Care and maintenance of the Rugby Pitch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
