Groundskeeper (Football) - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

University of TennesseeKnoxville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for mowing and maintenance, field painting, fertilizer application, and practice/competition set up of all Athletic fields. Position also oversees general landscaping management of all planting beds and grass common areas for all Athletic facilities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum two years of Athletic Field Maintenance and experience in general landscaping (can include part-time, GA, student, or internship positions).
  • Knowledge of Athletic Field Maintenance, including, but not limited to mowing, fertilizing, and field painting.
  • Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision but still work with the framework of the team concept.
  • Skilled in leading and mentoring students in proper field maintenance techniques while performing their job at a high level.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

  • Vocational or Technical Training.
  • Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management/Landscape Management.
  • 4 years of comparable work experience in Athletic Field Athletic Maintenance in college or professional sports.
  • Knowledge and skills to include mowing and landscape design concepts and strategies.
  • Ability to be a team player who understands how to provide a great athletic playing surface.

Responsibilities

  • Mowing of all football practice fields to include Neyland Stadium, Tom Black Track, and Sod Farm.
  • Perform aerification, top-dressing, fertilization, and IPM strategies for all University of Tennessee Athletic fields.
  • Paint the football practice fields, Neyland Stadium, and Tom Black Track for all Intercollegiate Athletic Events and practices.
  • Maintain all landscape around the University of Tennessee Athletic facilities as well as planting beds and grass maintenance in common areas around the University of Tennessee Athletic facilities.
  • Assist with vehicle maintenance by performing routine daily and weekly inspections as well as repairing any problems that may occur.
  • Perform routine mower maintenance by sharpening reels, blades plus other landscaping mechanical equipment maintenance.

Benefits

  • UT market range: 03
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