Groundskeeper (Softball & Soccer) Tennessee Athletics UTK

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.

• Mowing of all interscholastic athletic fields for our Womens Soccer and Softball programs. Additionally mower set-up and general mower maintenance is a requirement.

• Agronomic responsibility: Perform aerification top-dressing fertilization and IPM strategies for all University of Tennessee Athletic fields.

• Field/Turf Painting: Required to paint the soccer practice fields soccer game field and softball field for all Intercollegiate Athletic Events and practices.

• Landscape Management: 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.

• Vehicle and Machine Maintenance: Assist with vehicle maintenance by preforming routine daily and weekly inspections as well as repairing any problems that may addition perform routine mower maintenance by sharpening reels blades plus other landscaping mechanical equipment maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Education:High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:Minimum two years of Athletic Field Maintenance and experience in general landscaping (can include part-time GA student or internship positions).
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:Vocational or Technical Training. Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Turf Management/Landscape Management.
• Experience:Ideal candidate would have at least a two (2) year degree or 4 years of comparable work experience in Athletic Field Athletic Maintenance in college or professional sports.
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • 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.

Work Location

• Knoxville TN
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range:02
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Application Instructions

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume

• List of 3 Professional References

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