Athletic Field Technician
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Groundskeeper, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Posting Details
Position Number: 008709
Position Title: Athletic Field Technician I
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: 173660 - Athletic Field Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, one year of groundskeeping experience, possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
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.
- 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
Job Open Date: 12/16/2025
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Working DaysMonday - Friday
Working Hours7:00 a.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Main Campus
Employment TypeFull Time;
Regular or Temporary
- 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: (none listed)
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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