Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician - Starts at $19.56 (Step 1) - R19207

Athletics Fields Maintenance Technician

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Our Sports, Tourism, Facilities & Programs have a new and exciting opportunity as an Athletics Fields Maintenance Technician. Under general supervision, you will serve as a member of the sports tourism team performing light to heavy physical labor; responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of our athletic fields and adjunct facilities. The ideal candidate has exceptional customer service as you will be interacting and providing customer service to patrons of facilities.

The pay starts at $19.56 (Step 1), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement. Apply today!

In this role, you will perform skilled and advanced maintenance duties in the following areas : chemical spray application, pest identification, turf management, irrigation, and / or equipment operation. For more information, see below...

Skilled and / or certified to perform the following duties :

• Execute the Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM). Troubleshoot chemical deficiencies and apply proper corrective solution of chemicals according to set standards. When dealing with continuous or predictable pests, takes appropriate preventative measures to control plant damage.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and application of a variety of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and other pest and disease eradication and control chemicals, as necessary.
• Manage the handling, storage, and application of fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Perform proper calibration on chemical sprayers and granular spreaders.
• Assist with planning and implementing annual renovation projects.
• Perform field maintenance duties including aerating, mowing, vertical cutting, weed abatement, top dressing, and other duties as required.
• Operate special equipment in the maintenance, repair and renovation of athletic facilities including but not limited to : Versa Vacs, Top Dressers, Drum Rollers, Sod Cutters, Aerators, etc.
• Exercise a high degree of expertise, initiative and independent decision making to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct parks patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public; report potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to supervisor for follow up, as necessary.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, programming, and adjustments in irrigation systems.
• Perform weekly sprinkler system operations.
• Maintain automatic irrigation systems in correct adjustments for time of year and rainfall amounts.
• Disassemble, clean spray head and rotor head nozzles, adjust nozzles for proper head to head spray coverage.

Daily general maintenance and upkeep of athletic fields and adjunct facilities :

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Preferred Qualifications :

Subject to Passing Substance Screening : This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Physical Demands : Employees in this role must occasionally lift and / or move more than 50 lbs. Employees can use handling devices (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and / or move excessive poundage of 50-plus pounds.

Starting Pay Rate : $19.56 (Step 1)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and / or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day :