Athletic Groundskeeper (Temporary)

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

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Responsible for maintaining all ACU athletics facilities, fields and other common areas associated with each facility. Reports to the Athletics Director of Grounds. This position is hourly half-time and will work approximately 20 hours per week.

Basic Responsibilities:

1.  Maintain sports fields, adjacent common areas and facilities to a professional level.

2.  Assist other trades and grounds personnel in projects related to facility maintenance.

3.  Assist in planning, organizing, and communicating with outside vendors, campus staff and coaches to maintain facility at the highest level.

4. Work ACU athletics games and other outside events on a regular basis.

Essential Duties:

• Mow, edge, weed-eat, blow, and power wash sports fields and adjacent areas.
• Prepare athletics fields and facilities for events and game days.
• Work ACU athletics games and other outside events during non-regular hours.
• Assist with irrigation repair and maintenance as needed. 
• Assist in annual facility maintenance projects such as hanging nets, wall pads and other projects as determined by the Director. 
• Empty trash before, during and after games and events. 
• Fill out works orders and maintain other written documentation as needed 
• Order materials and supplies as needed.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with athletics department coaches and staff.
• Assist with routine maintenance and repair of university owned equipment. 
• Learn and understand annual athletics calendar to better plan and prepare for future.
• Commitment to details while keeping big picture in mind.
• Be on call during certain periods of time as determined by the Director. 
• Assist with salt/ice melt as needed. 
• A team player, willing to help as needed without hesitation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1.  High school diploma or GED.

2.  Previous experience in turf and facility maintenance. 1-2 years preferred.

3.  Chemical applicator and/or irrigation license is preferred but not mandatory.

4. Knowledge and experience operating turf maintenance equipment, hand and power tools.

Personal

1.  Honest; responsible.

2.  Good moral character. Neat and clean.

3. Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated

Physical Demands:

• The scope of this positions requires works outdoors in the elements (heat/cold) on a frequent and regular basis.
• Be in good health and endure long hours of work.
• Operate and handle equipment and machinery. 
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of fifty pounds.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.