ATHLETIC FIELD SPECIALIST

EXPIRED

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of technical and skilled duties involved in maintaining Duke University landscape and grounds in accordance with established schedules and instructions.

Work Performed

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of technical and skilled duties involved in maintaining Duke University landscape and grounds in accordance with established schedules and instructions.

Work Performed

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• Coordinate and participate in the proper care of Duke University landscape and grounds to include trimming, edging, weeding, pruning of trees and shrubs, application of herbicides, pesticides and fungicides, and application of seeds, bulbs, plants, mulch and fertilizers as directed; operate weed eaters, power edgers, power mowers, backpack sprayers, hoes, shovels, hand tools and related landscape equipment as required.
• Instruct and direct grounds crew in proper methods and techniques including, but not limited to, herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer applications, pruning, trimming, planting, and mowing patterns.
• Calculate proper amounts of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and topsoil for landscape applications; walk off areas, take measurements, compute percentages, and determine proper ratios, mixtures, and quantities of materials required for landscape work. Attend herbicide, turf management, irrigation maintenance and/ or pest control classes as directed to stay abreast and knowledgeable in landscape techniques.
• Lay out and construct special landscape projects from designs, blueprints and plans to include planters, planting beds and landscape timbers; ensure work is installed according to project specifications; repair broken posts or fences as directed.
• May install, maintain and repair electrical and hydraulic irrigation systems, including laying PVC pipe, repairing plumbing, replacing defective sprinkle heads, and solving basic system problems. May construct, level, mark off and manicure sports fields according to plans, designs and specifications; ensure ground crew follows proper procedures to meet specified requirements. Monitor work of lower-rated employees and assist supervisor in the implementation and regulation of the crew's work assignments; ensure crew has adequate supplies and equipment to carry out assigned tasks.

Perform other related duties the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned incidental to the work described herein. The above statements described to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires knowledge of turfgrass and soil management normally acquired through an Associate degree program in turfgrass management or two years post-secondary education in turfgrass management or a related field. North Carolina pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain within six months of hire is required. Certified Sports Field Manager strongly preferred. North Carolina driver's license is required.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of three or more years of athletic field maintenance experience. OR, AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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