Grounds Assistant

Job Summary Provides support in achieving the safety and sustainability of approximately 75 acres of turfgrass. Includes all stadiums, natural grass practice fields, grass parking lots that also serve as intramural fields, lawns of various buildings, and the R.W. Robinson golf practice facility. This also includes numerous synthetic turfgrass surfaces. Other duties as assigned. Job Duties 75% – Essential – Day-to-Day Operations: Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Clemson athletics grounds crew in activities associated with athletic/golf turfgrass care and maintenance. Activities include mowing, preparation of game and practice surfaces to comply with NCAA regulations and individual head coach preferences, string trimming, edging, turfgrass blowing/vacuuming, general clean-up and litter removal, irrigation/drainage repairs and installation, repair/replacement of turfgrass including sodding, topdressing, vertical mowing, aerification and seeding. 25% – Essential – Other Duties: Performs other ground maintenance activities and/or facility support activities at the direction of full-time Athletic Grounds and Facilities staff. Job Knowledge Fundamental job knowledge – working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations. Supervisory and Budgetary Responsibilities No supervisory duties; no budget responsibilities. Physical Requirements Stand for prolonged periods Walk or move about Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc. Position self to accomplish task (stoop, kneel, crawl) Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself Recognize or inspect visually Move, transport, raise or lower Extend hands or arms in any direction Perceive, observe, clarity of vision Working Conditions Exposure to heat or cold Wet or humid Noise Mechanical hazards Chemical hazards Radiant energy hazards Work Schedule Standard hours: 28 hours/week. Compensation Information Salary commensurate with experience. Essential Personnel Level Normal operations; required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations. Job Location Clemson, SC Application Deadline Open until filled. Military and Veteran Military equivalency: Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran preference: South Carolina prioritizes veterans for employment in state agencies and institutions. For qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim veteran preference for qualifying positions, email View email address on click.appcast.io upon submission of your application. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law, including disability and protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clemson University