Groundskeeper

Job Title: Athletic Fields Maintenance Specialist Job Description Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of athletic fields and grounds at a prestigious NCAA Division I institution. This role involves overseeing the care, maintenance, and renovation of intercollegiate athletic fields on the Universityu2019s River Campus, while also assisting with the main campus grounds. Responsibilities + Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for the successful maintenance of all athletic fields and grounds on River Campus. + Collaborate with the Athletic Field Manager and Facilities Services managers to develop and manage the budget for field maintenance equipment and supplies. + Purchase, maintain, and manage inventory of field maintenance equipment and supplies for River Campus. + Manage mowing and irrigation systems on the University River Campus. + Monitor and manage all riparian areas. + Monitor and assess tree maintenance on property, ensuring no negative impact on construction or field maintenance. + Collaborate with varsity coaches to determine optimal playing conditions for each team and execute plans to achieve those conditions. + Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards for NCAA Division I athletic fields. + Collaborate with Recreational Services to determine optimal field conditions for club and intramural practices and competitions. + Manage and coordinate the work of technical consultants and/or contractors. + Supervise and train seasonal and/or student employees, including hiring processes, setting expectations, departmental communications, training, development, mentorship, performance management, evaluations, and disciplinary processes. Essential Skills + Superior attention to detail. + Strong customer service orientation. + Ability to read, understand, and carry out labels, directions, and work orders. + Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to meet job requirements. + Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions in a sequence or with scheduled work activities. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in athletics or grounds maintenance is a plus. + Familiarity with NCAA regulations and standards is beneficial. Why Work Here? This opportunity is ideal for those looking to start a career in Athletics with a reputable NCAA Division I brand. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick and vacation time, and long-term disability insurance. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, tuition remission, retirement contributions, and eligibility for a home purchase assistance program, all subject to university policies. Work Environment This role involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes from equipment such as lawnmowers. The position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, ensuring that the employee is comfortable with an active, outdoor work environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.07 - $23.07/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-02-06