Groundskeeper (Football) - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

2d•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.