Position Summary
San Diego State University Facilities Services is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Athletic Fields Groundsworker to provide lead direction to grounds staff while coordinating and performing the maintenance, preparation, improvement, and repair of athletic fields and surrounding grounds for SDSU Athletics and Aztec Recreation. This position helps ensure safe, attractive, and high-quality playing surfaces for practices, competitions, and special events while supporting turf management, field operations, equipment maintenance, and staff training.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Work Assignments & Oversight
Provide lead direction to Athletic Fields Groundsworkers, including assigning work, monitoring progress, and inspecting completed work for quality and compliance with departmental standards.
Train employees in athletic field maintenance techniques, equipment operation, and workplace safety practices.
Conduct quality control inspections and ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Maintain accurate records of labor, project costs, and work activities using the university’s facilities management systems.
Promote a safe work environment by identifying hazards, documenting concerns, and ensuring compliance with university safety requirements.
Athletic Field and Grounds Maintenance
Perform and oversee groundskeeping activities including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, litter removal, irrigation monitoring, and landscape maintenance.
Maintain natural and synthetic athletic fields to ensure safe and high-quality playing conditions.
Evaluate field conditions and determine appropriate grooming, irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application, and maintenance requirements.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides in accordance with applicable regulations and best practices.
Operate and monitor irrigation systems to support athletic turf health and performance.
Why Join Us?
Help maintain NCAA Division I athletic facilities used by SDSU student-athletes and visiting teams.
Provide leadership and training to a skilled athletic grounds crew.
Work on specialized athletic turf and field maintenance projects.
Play a direct role in preparing facilities for intercollegiate athletic competitions and major campus events.
Join a Facilities Services team dedicated to excellence, customer service, and stewardship of university resources.
As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.
Position Information
Full-time, benefits-eligible, permanent/probationary position.
Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
Standard SDSU work hours are Thursday – Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
