Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted: 24-Sep-24
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Germantown Friends School is seeking an Athletic Fields and Grounds Manager who is responsible for the maintenance of the school’s main campus and 14-acre outdoor athletic grounds complex, including an all-weather track, tennis courts, and additional off-site fields.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creates and implements annual maintenance plan for all athletic field areas and main campus.
- Maintains the appearance and functionality of all types of athletic fields (e.g., softball, baseball, soccer, track, lacrosse).
- Ensures that the underlying soil of athletic fields with natural turf has the required composition to allow proper drainage and support the grasses used on the fields.
- Applies chemicals and uses other techniques as needed to prevent/remove weeds, pests, and rodents.
- Mows, waters, fertilizes, aerates, and seeds athletic fields.
- Marks out boundaries and lines of athletic fields.
- Assures cleanliness of main campus and all athletic fields by controlling litter and garbage.
- Performs all aspects of snow removal and ice melt operations.
- Maintains MSDS forms for all chemicals used.
- Participates in other maintenance activities as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents
- Knowledge of NCAA requirements for field set-up for collegiate baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s soccer
- Experience with personnel management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Operating knowledge of MS Office products
- Ability to multi-task and run several major events simultaneously
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Two to four years of experience with caring for and maintaining outdoor playing fields (including turf management) and facilities
- Fundamental knowledge of mechanical equipment, plant care, and chemical weed control
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime during sporting events
- Obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of employment
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
- Successfully complete all state, federal, and child abuse clearances
Physical Requirements
- Groundskeepers need to be in good physical shape due to the strenuous nature of the job.
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the day.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Requires physical exertion to manually lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects and materials.
- Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
- Requires climbing and balancing.
- Must work indoors and outdoors all year round.
- Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
- Must be able to drive a mechanical vehicle.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact info of three references, all as attachments, to resumes@germantownfriends.org. Please include “Grounds Manager” in the subject line.
Germantown Friends School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class status. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education are encouraged to apply. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.germantownfriends.org.
Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent, co-educational day school, serving early childhood?12th grade. Located in northwest Philadelphia, the school is home to a vibrant intellectual community, located in a historic neighborhood, serving a diverse school community, with a robust educational program that is grounded in Quaker principles. For more information about the school, visit www.germantownfriends.org.