Athletic Fields Specialist

EXPIRED

Department

Department of Athletics - Grounds

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Responsibilities

Department

Department of Athletics - Grounds

www.seminoles.com

Responsibilities

Manages the maintenance of all athletic fields. Repairs irrigation work. Maintains fields by applying fertilizers and pesticides involving spraying, broadcast and spot treatments.

Monitors turf for diseases and insect damage and takes correction action(s). Monitors soil conditions and takes soil samples. Executes cultural practices and sport specific practices at athletic fields. Ensures playing surfaces are appropriately maintained for the safety of staff, student-athletes and coaches.

Performs a variety of work to maintain all athletics maintained fields and common areas such as: mowing, top dressing, aerating, verticutting, weed eating, edging, blowing, and painting. Assists with special events and projects. Uses motorized vehicles to traverse campus.

Assists with repairs, installations and maintenance of athletics maintained fields and common areas. Generates and responds to e-mails and daily work schedules.

Assists with emergency and or special maintenance projects as needed. Remains on-call during designated periods outside normal working hours as needed. While on-call, the incumbent may be required to return to the work site to respond to maintenance emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience, or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years.
• Florida Pesticide license or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Valid Florida or Georgia Driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience in athletic field maintenance to include fertilizers, pesticides, and broadcast and spot treatments.
• Experience with turf grass management.
• Experience maintaining irrigation systems.

University Information

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

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