About the role
Sports ground caretakers are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of sports facilities and their surroundings. They ensure that the facilities are safe and functioning well for athletes and visitors. Often, they have practical training in the field, such as vocational education or equivalent work experience.Responsibilities
Sports ground caretakers maintain lawns, ice rinks, running tracks, and other sports surfaces. They are responsible for marking playing fields, performing repairs, and maintaining equipment. They also ensure that changing rooms, stands, and other public spaces are kept clean and safe.Skills and tools
Sports ground caretakers need knowledge in gardening, carpentry, and simple machine repairs. They use tools such as lawn mowers, line markers, and snow blowers. Good physical ability, problem-solving skills, and a sense of service are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are fastighetsskötsel, isbanor and fastighetsunderhåll.