Ground Maintenance Worker
ぐらんどせいびいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that maintains and manages grounds at sports stadiums and athletic facilities to ensure safe and optimal conditions.
Description
Ground maintenance workers are specialists who maintain stadium and athletic field grounds in a condition suitable for competitions. Main tasks include mowing, watering, fertilizing, soil improvement, inspection and cleaning of drainage equipment, and line marking. This involves operating machinery such as tractors, lawn mowers, and line markers, as well as creating and executing maintenance plans based on weather and usage frequency. Rapid and accurate work is required according to seasons and event schedules.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to the increase in sports events and leisure facilities. With facility diversification and environmental considerations, there is a need for personnel with specialized skills.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work / Varies by Busy/Off Seasons
Career Path
Assistant Ground Maintenance Worker → Ground Maintenance Worker → Senior Ground Maintenance Worker → Ground Manager → Facility Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Basic Knowledge of Soil and Turf / Drainage Equipment Inspection / Lawn Mower Operation / Line Marker Operation / Watering Equipment Management
Recommended Skills
Landscape Construction Management Knowledge / Pesticide Handling Techniques / Soil Analysis / Water Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly adjust work content according to weather and usage conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary for accurate line marking and uniform turf management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for operating heavy machinery and long hours of outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not highly required as it mainly involves routine tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are few, and a rough sense of numbers is sufficient. |
Related Qualifications
- Landscape Construction Management Technician (Grade 2)
Aliases
- Ground Keeper
- Groundskeeper
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- Facility Manager
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