Temporary Part-time Athletic Facilities and Grounds Worker

Temporary Part-time Athletic Facilities and Grounds Worker

Camden County College (CCC) is a leading two-year community College with campuses in Blackwood, Cherry Hill and Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center to educate and train police and fire academy professionals as well as a partnership with the Joint Health Sciences Center in the Camden City educational hub. The college is proud of its status as a Hispanic-serving and military friendly institution.

As a leading employer in the region, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development. Joining CCC means becoming part of a mission-driven institution that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our faculty and administrative teams are dedicated to student success, academic rigor, and community engagement, making CCC an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Choose CCC for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement and tuition assistance.

Location
- Blackwood Campus

Department
- Student Success and Retention

Days and Hours - 25 hours per week

Position Goals
- The Part-Time Athletic Facilities & Grounds Worker will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will perform work necessary to maintain the campus athletic fields and the Papiano Gymnasium basketball court. The Part-Time Athletic Facilities & Grounds Worker will remain consistent with Camden County College's acknowledgement of the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community's traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences.

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, in our workplaces and society.

Job Description
- Mow, trim, edge, and maintain athletic fields and surrounding grounds to ensure safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surfaces. Perform routine turf maintenance, including seeding, fertilizing, aerating, watering, and field repair as needed. Prepare athletic fields for practices, competitions, and special events, including lining fields and setting up athletic equipment. Maintain infield dirt areas, warning tracks, pitching mounds, batter's boxes, and other sport-specific playing surfaces.

Remove leaves, debris, litter, and other hazards from athletic facilities and surrounding areas. Prune shrubs and trim low-hanging branches to maintain safe access and visibility around athletic facilities. Install, remove, and maintain windscreens, nets, padding, benches, goals, and other athletic equipment. Inspect athletic facilities and grounds for safety concerns and report maintenance needs or hazards to the Director of Athletics.

Perform minor repairs to fencing, bleachers, nets, signage, irrigation components, and other athletic facility infrastructure. Assist with the setup, breakdown, and logistical support of home athletic contests, tournaments, campus events, and special programs. Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment in accordance with established safety procedures. Maintain inventory of field maintenance supplies and equipment and notify supervisors when replenishment or repair is needed.

Assist with basic maintenance and upkeep of the Papiano Gymnasium basketball court and related athletic facilities. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department and College operations.

Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, athletic field maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related field preferred. Working knowledge of athletic field maintenance practices, turf management, landscaping techniques, and associated tools and equipment. Ability to safely operate and perform basic maintenance on groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles, field lining equipment, and hand tools.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required to support athletic contests, events, and seasonal maintenance activities.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.

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