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RSS Job Feed Department: Athletics & Recreation Locations: Lancaster, PA Posted: Nov 13, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Non-Exempt Position ID: 206721

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Franklin & Marshall College, founded in 1787, is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. The College thrives on forward-thinking growth, guided by a comprehensive new strategic plan currently under development. This vision animates dynamic new programs like the Venture and Impact Studio, which fosters student entrepreneurship, and the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute, which develops the next generation of leaders.

Located in the city of Lancaster, the College integrates with the broader community, with the most recent example being a landmark eight-year partnership anchoring the College's baseball program at the professional Lancaster Stormers stadium.

Exceptional Employee Benefits

We support our staff with a competitive total rewards program designed to provide exceptional work-life harmony. Employees receive a generous 10% employer retirement contribution, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage plans. To support your family, the College provides valuable tuition benefits for eligible dependents, while also offering generous paid vacation allocations and recognized holiday closures to ensure ample time for rest and recovery.

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Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Athletic Operations, Facilities & Grounds Worker

Job Details

- Location: F&M; Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
- Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
- Reports to:



Associate Director of Athletics - Finance & Administration
- Department: Athletics & Recreation
- Approved hourly rate: $17.50/hour

The Athletic Operations, Facilities & Grounds Worker works with the Associate Athletic Directors and other relevant athletics staff in providing services to support practices, games and special events.

Essential Functions

- Assist with the preparation of facilities and equipment in advance of practice sessions and games/meets/matches. Report and monitor proper maintenance of equipment and practice and contest facilities to ensure safe playing conditions.
- Execute field set up and grooming; painting fields; mowing grass; install, repair and perform maintenance work in all athletic facilities.
- Maintain equipment, inventory control, support home athletic contests and events, as well as non-college events such as trade shows and summer conferences.
- Perform all aspects of snow removal as necessary.
- All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of professional grounds experience (landscape & snow removal experience).
- Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.

Additional Information Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.



Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Perks Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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