Sports Fields and Facilities Technician

Job overview

The Sports Fields and Facilities Technician role is onsite at the Upper School campus in Alexandria, Virginia. Compensation is not specified. The position is part of the Buildings and Grounds team at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School and supports athletic fields and facilities. The technician maintains safe, high-quality playing surfaces and prepares fields for practices and events. By coordinating field care with the Athletic Department and supporting facility readiness, the role helps provide students with well-maintained spaces for athletics.

What you'll do

• Maintain athletic fields
• prepare fields for practices and events
• mark and stripe fields to sport-specific dimensions
• mow and maintain turf
• perform aeration, moisture control, and top dressing
• manage irrigation, drainage, pests, and weeds
• coordinate with contractors
• manage work orders and inspections
• liaise with the Athletic Department
• maintain supplies and equipment
• assist with event setup and breakdown.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sports fields technician

facilities maintenance

athletic fields

turfgrass

field preparation

irrigation

alexandria va

buildings and grounds

athletic department

outdoor work

turf equipment

high school diploma

3 years turf experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes employee learning and development opportunities, including cultural competency workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conference opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires at least three years of turfgrass maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, mower mechanics skills, and a driver’s license. Coaching an athletic team in the afternoons is valued as an opportunity and would be compensated separately.

About the employer

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.