Athletic Field Groundskeeper - FAU

Athletic Field Groundskeeper

Sports Field Solutions is seeking an Athletic Field Groundskeeper to maintain immaculate athletic fields at Florida Atlantic University.

You love sports and you love the beautiful fields our favorite teams play on. You spent your childhood summers on baseball fields, your fall Friday nights under stadium lights, and your winters on hard courts. You love the feeling of putting in a hard day's work. You've got a vision for personal success and a work ethic to get the job done. You come to work each day ready to make a positive impact and be a part of a winning team.

You are meticulous. You are a team player. Could you do it alone? Sure. Do you prefer the camaraderie of a team working to build a premium brand? Absolutely.

We love sports fields. We know that the difference between feeling like a professional athlete and a high school walk-on is often the quality of the playing surface. We love nothing more than the glimmer of stadium lights on a freshly-cut, pristine natural grass playing surface. Finally, we believe that great people transform businesses. We provide a vision and then ask our people to creatively use their talents to achieve it.

Core responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the turf crew to prepare, maintain, and restore athletic fields as directed, including baseball, softball, soccer, and football surfaces.
• Assist with mowing, edging, weed control, and general field grooming on a set schedule.
• Prepare and maintain all clay areas where applicable, including infield skins, pitcher's mounds, home plate areas, and warning tracks.
• Operate powered equipment including mowers, groomers, and utility vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on various pieces of equipment.
• Assist with irrigation checks to ensure systems are operating efficiently.
• Monitor assigned work areas and promptly report any problems or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with tarp handling and inclement weather field protection procedures.
• Safely operate company vehicles and equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall maintenance and upkeep of athletic facilities.

Requirements include a valid driver's license. Prior experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or athletic field care is preferred but not required. Informal requirements include a passion for learning and producing high-quality work, effective communication skills, and a team-first mindset.