Athletics Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Knoxville, TN

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Groundskeeper

General 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 required. Vocational or technical training preferred. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management/Landscape Management preferred.

Experience:

Minimum two years of Athletic Field Maintenance and experience in general landscaping (can include part-time, GA, student, or internship positions) required.

At least a two (2) year degree or 4 years of comparable work experience in Athletic Field Maintenance in college or professional sports is preferred.

Skills:

• 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.
• Skills to lead and mentor students in proper field maintenance techniques while performing their job at a high level.
• Knowledge and skills regarding mowing and landscape design concepts and strategies (preferred).
• Ability to be a team player who understands how to provide a great athletic playing surface (preferred).

Behaviors:

Demonstrated behavioral expectations include:

• Unquestioned integrity and trustworthiness.
• Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays.
• Commitment to the Athletics Department and University’s mission.