ATHLETIC GROUNDS KEEPER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To perform skilled and manual work functions related to the maintenance and operation of high quality, safe, and welcoming district athletic fields.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform athletic and practice fields grounds maintenance including mowing, aerifying, top dressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation and turf care, fertilizing; spray chemicals including insecticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and related chemicals; follow proper safety precautions.
• Prepare infield maintenance and repair work of baseball/softball fields including, watering infields, and repairing bases, pitching mounds, batter’s boxes and transition areas of infield and outfield.
• Performing tilling, rolling and fertilizing soil; construct new planting areas and maintain high traffic wear areas on athletic fields.
• Sets up game and practice fields for special events; performs painting, game day field preparation, and field equipment placement as appropriate.
• Operate or drive a variety of specialized equipment utilized in assigned projects including tractors, lawn mowers, power and hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, edgers and related equipment
• Perform maintenance of athletic areas and buildings, such as picking up paper and other debris, sweeping entrances and ensuring safe athletic competition and practice grounds and facilities.
• Maintains athletic fields’ irrigation systems, to include sprinkler heads, valves and controllers.
• Maintains inventories of turf products and supplies, to include fertilizers, pesticides, paint and tools for athletic events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or designated supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, practices and equipment used in athletic field maintenance.
• Knowledge of athletic field painting turf preparation methods, procedures and techniques.
• Attention to detail.
• Three or more years of direct or related experience is preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)

• Resume (uploaded to application)

• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED: FEBRUARY 2025

P Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.