Athletic Field Painter

Athletic Field Painter

The Athletic Field Painter is responsible for preparing, marking, and maintaining high-quality athletic field surfaces for a variety of sports and events. This role ensures all field markings are accurate, safe, compliant with league or organizational standards, and visually professional. The position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of field dimensions, and the ability to operate specialized painting and turf-maintenance equipment.

Essential Duties

• Measure, layout, and paint athletic field lines for sports such as football, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track, and multi-use fields.
• Interpret and follow field marking diagrams, league regulations, and event specifications.
• Operate and maintain field-painting equipment including striping machines, stencils, sprayers, and GPS-guided systems (if applicable).
• Inspect playing surfaces to ensure proper layout, line clarity, and safety.
• Coordinate field preparation schedules with coaches, tournament organizers, and facility staff.
• Prepare fields for events, including placement of markers, numbers, logos, and boundary indicators.
• Perform routine turf maintenance associated with field painting (removing old lines, spot turf repair, cleaning equipment).
• Mix, load, and properly store paint and related materials according to safety guidelines.
• Monitor field conditions and report any hazards, needed repairs, or supply shortages.
• Assist groundskeeping staff with additional tasks as needed, including mowing, edging, irrigation support, and general field upkeep.
• Uphold the department's commitment to customer service, professionalism, and campus/facility appearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Precision and attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Ability to read and follow diagrams and regulations
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment care

Required Qualifications

• Experience in athletic field layout or grounds maintenance preferred; training available for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of field measurements and sport-specific field marking standards is a plus.
• Ability to operate painting and grounds equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and spatial accuracy.
• Ability to perform physical work in outdoor environments, including lifting up to 50 lbs, walking long distances, and working in various weather conditions.
• Basic math skills for measuring and layout work.
• Valid driver's license preferred (facility-dependent).
• Strong equipment operation skills and mechanical aptitude
• Attention to safety and detail
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Time-management and task-prioritization skills
• Effective communication with supervisors and coworkers

Working Environment

• A fast-paced multi-tasking customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.
• Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities.
• Work performed in all weather conditions

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

It is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.