Sports Turf Technician

Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of Athletic events and assigned areas, which include all athletic playing fields at Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC). Maintains and repairs irrigation systems throughout campus and athletic fields.

• Assists in providing high-level care of the athletic playing field and surrounding areas, requiring specialized techniques and equipment. Maintains athletic playing fields' irrigation systems. Operates small tractors, backhoe, turf vac sweeper, hydraulic sprayer, fertilizer equipment, riding mowers and edgers, rototiller, aerators, cushman, and pick-up truck in the maintenance of these athletic playing fields and the surrounding grounds as needed.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation systems throughout campus and athletic fields. Assists in spraying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and pesticides to control weeds, insects, and disease attacking campus plant life using a hydraulic sprayer as needed. Provides high-level care of the athletic playing field and surrounding areas, requiring specialized techniques and equipment. Maintains athletic playing fields by irrigation; maintains fountains throughout the university campuses. Operates Cushman and a pick-up truck in the maintenance of these athletic playing fields and the surrounding grounds as needed. Performs maintenance functions in the repair and troubleshooting of irrigation and sprinkler systems throughout campus and athletic fields.
• Uses various power tools, such as chainsaws, radial saws, grinding machines, drills, weed eaters, blowers, electric hand saws, and other equipment to complete work assigned. Operates motor vehicles to transport materials and equipment needed to perform the job tasks assigned to this position.
• Performs general emergency maintenance duties connected to any aspects of related work such as required by the Facilities Management/Operations supervision. This may include such items as hurricane protection, broken road signs, repairing leaks on a permanent or temporary basis and other duties as required.
• Assists in the planning and in the arrangements for special needs for special University events; assists in the preparation, delivery and maintenance of interior plants as needs arise and in the shade house maintenance; Assists with special projects assigned to Athletic Crounds personnel and performs other duties and tasks related to University Operations or requirements as may be required by Facilities Management administration and other University administrators.
• Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other University emergency closing. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by the department administrator.