Groundskeeper (Football) - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Student supervision
Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Facility maintenance painting
Working with athletes
Team supervision
Student mentoring
Plant fertilization
Maintenance painting
High school diploma or GED
Technical skills instruction
Managing grounds maintenance teams

Full Job Description

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 football practice fields to include Neyland Stadium, Tom Black Track, and Sod Farm. 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 football practice fields, Neyland Stadium, and Tom Black Track 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 performing routine daily and weekly inspections as well as repairing any problems that may occur. In 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. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management/Landscape Management.
Experience: 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.

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.

Work Location

Knoxville, TN

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: 03

Application Instructions

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

Resume
List of 3 Professional References

About Tennessee Athletics

Tennessee Athletics Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission: To lead the way forward in all aspects of college sports

Vision: Deliver an unparalleled student-athlete experience fueled by the relentless pursuit of comprehensive excellence; be bold and innovative in our approach to recruiting and developing well-rounded graduates, championship-driven competitors and world-changing leaders.

Core Values: Vols lead through…
» Academic Success
» Inclusive Preeminence
» Honesty and Integrity
» Competitive Excellence
» Holistic Health and Well-Being
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