Athletic Field Technician

Job Overview

Athletic Field Technician I – 007306

Position Number: 007306

Division:
Finance and Administration

Department: 173660 – Athletic Field Maintenance

Job Description

Summary:

The University of South Alabama’s Grounds department is seeking to hire an Athletic Field Technician I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of groundskeeping experience
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama

• Assists in performing maintenance on athletic fields and facilities to include mowing, edging, raking, weed eating, and trimming and other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Assists in the preparation of playing surfaces.
• Operates equipment such as tractor, riding lawn mower to include reel-type multiple-gang equipment, line trimmer, blower, edger, spreader, sprayer, and other equipment required for proper field maintenance.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and tools.
• Assists in keeping facilities clean.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, paints playing fields according to sport specifications.
• Moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Works related events which will require nights and weekends.
• Uses a university vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 04/17/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Working Days:
Monday - Friday

Working Hours:

7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Job Location:

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time:
Full Time

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

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