Maintenance/Groundskeeper (emphasis on athletic fields)
Graham County Schools
District - Robbinsville, North Carolina This job is also posted in Graham County School District, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5790468
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
GRAHAM
COUNTY SCHOOLS
Position
Maintenance/Groundskeeper (emphasis on athletic fields)
Location
Campus wide
Months Employed
12-month position
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Posting
Internal-Applicants should submit a letter of interest to Kim Beasley.
External-Applicants should complete the application online.
Date of Posting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Closing Date of Posting
Until filled
Nature of Work
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Maintenance, this position is responsible for performing the upkeep and maintenance of outdoor stadiums and working closely with athletic directors, coaches, maintenance staff, and administrators to ensure athletic facilities remain safe, attractive, and ready for student use year-round.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Mowing, edging, and maintaining athletic fields.
- Monitoring field conditions and addressing drainage issues.
- Lining and marking fields for games, practices, and special events.
- Preparing playing surfaces to meet safety and competition standards.
- Maintaining surrounding grounds, landscaping, and common areas.
- Removing debris, litter, leaves, and other hazards from athletic facilities.
- Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment.
- Monitoring equipment inventories and reporting repair needs.
- Conducting regular inspections of fields and facilities for safety hazards.
- Ensuring playing surfaces meet school, district, and athletic association standards.
- Maintaining compliance with environmental and chemical application regulations.
- Responding to weather-related issues and preparing fields after storms.
- Supporting athletic staff during tournaments, community events, and school functions.
- Assists with general maintenance duties when not performing groundskeeping duties.
- Willing to be on call in case of emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of techniques, methods, tools, and safety precautions with groundskeeping.
- Ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, talk, hear, climb, and crawl.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures, tolerate dust, chemicals, other substances and environmental conditions associated with maintenance work.
- Previous experience working in athletics/field maintenance is preferred.
Salary
Local salary schedule based on experience with benefits.
Application Process
Internal applications should provide a letter of interest to Kim Beasley as soon as possible. External candidates meeting job qualifications should provide a letter of interest, resume' and completed online application. Application materials may be found at www.graham.k12.nc.us
Process Timeline
Vacancy posted 06/16/2026
Deadline for Application Submissions Until Filled
Interviews TBD
Board of Education Candidate Decision Anticipated on 06/26/2026
Assume Duties 07/01/2026
For more information regarding the application process
Please contact Kim Beasley for application processing questions. For questions regarding the position, please contact Patrick Nichols or David Matheson at:
pnichols@graham.k12.nc.us dmatheson@graham.k12.nc.us
Graham County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required