Sports Turf Technician

Fowler's Turf & Grading is seeking an experienced equipment operator/ installer to help construct and maintain athletic fields, as well as golf courses. 

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, performs large scale athletic field renovations, including installing erosion control, rough grading with earth moving equipment, coordinating topsoil deliveries, establishing new final grade, using & calibrating laser grade equipment, coordinating with irrigation and sod contractors and managing the new turf care until the facility is ready to re-open.
 

Essential Job Functions

·         Completes construction and renovation of fields, and grounds.

·         Manages materials and supplies for renovation projects.

·         Operates machinery, equipment, vehicles, and tools. (Operates machines, vehicles, and tools in safety standard; ensures that the proper tool, machinery, or vehicle is used to perform the task required.

·         Performs inspection and basic repair of grounds equipment. (Completes basic repairs on grounds maintenance equipment, such as tractors, aerators, and mowers, per manufacturer's specifications, and advises supervisor when unit needs repair.)

·         Assists and trains co-workers.

Illustrative Job Tasks

·         Performs laser grading operations with various pieces of equipment.

·         Manages individual job sites and contractors.

·         Performs various renovation projects as assigned.

·         Ensures assigned renovation projects are performed as assigned on facilities and grounds; reports maintenance problems to manager.

·         Assists in developing maintenance schedules for equipment and fields; ensures work orders are completed for customers time requirements.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, basic trades, or landscaping based on assigned area; three (3) years of related work experience in grounds maintenance and/or renovation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Knowledge of methods, principles, practices, and techniques of grounds maintenance, field renovation and preparation and preventative maintenance.

·         Knowledge of technical laser grading equipment, grading techniques and requirements, and related mathematics and geometry.

·         Knowledge of job-related methods, skills, and techniques.

·         Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of work.

·         Skill in use of earth moving machinery.

·         Skill in safe and efficient use of maintenance tools.

·         Skill in organization, time management, and communication.

·         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with employees, supervisors, officials, co-workers, and the public.

Certification, License and Special Requirements

Valid driver’s license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).

Work Environment

·         Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will include weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

·         Must be able to work on an as needed basis.

·         May be required to work beyond scheduled workday or on weekends and subject to call.