Athletic Field Spray Applicator/ Aeration Coordinator
Position Summary: Responsible for budgeting spray applications to fit the needs of the University as well as prepping and applying those applications to the athletic fields and surrounding areas. Coordinating and aerifying all areas of campus including the athletic fields. Placement of equipment to support athletic events, college or off-campus related, to include soccer goals, hurdles, bleachers, pole vault mats, etc.
Responsibilities:
* Maintenance and preparation of all athletic fields courts and tracks. Including mowing and lining of fields and skinned areas.
* Assist in the off-season turf management program including mowing, aeration, slit seeding, top dressing and irrigation.
* Prepare for track and field events and campus utilized by off-campus summer clientele.
* Placement of all sports equipment for outdoor sports from storage to use location including soccer goals, baseball and softball bases, polevault mats, hurdles and bleachers.
* Police grounds for trash and debris.
* Support Grounds Mechanic throughout winter months assisting with metal fabrication projects, grounds equipment repairs, landscape projects etc.
* Ability to operate standard grounds equipment; tractor, mower, front mount mower, line painter, weed whip etc.
* Additional duties to be assigned by Supervisor to support the Grounds department to include but not limited to tree removal, mowing, weed whipping, backhoe operation etc.
* Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Requirements:
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Pennsylvania pesticide license.
* 2 years of grounds related experience.
* Excellent knowledge of sports turf management and sports turf preparation.
* Ability to work with limited supervision, self-motivated and team-player, with good interpersonal skills.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Special Working Conditions: Must be able to endure outdoor exposure to extreme temperatures, physically demanding job functions including walking, standing, pulling, lifting, and stooping. Must be able to lift an average of 75 lbs.
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