Athletic Field Technician
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Groundskeeper, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Lawn Care
Posting Details
Position Number 008709
Position Title Athletic Field Technician I - 008709
Division Finance and Administration
Department 173660 - Athletic Field Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, one year of groundskeeping experience, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s Athletic Field Maintenance department is seeking to hire an Athletic Field Technician I.
Essential Functions- Assists in performing maintenance on athletic fields and facilities to include mowing, edging, raking, weed eating, 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 and keeping facilities clean.
- 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
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 09/26/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
Supplemental Questions- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- Yes
- No
- USA website
- Linked In
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Word of mouth
- Other
Required Documents
Optional Documents
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