Landscape Specialist I- Athletic Fields

Description

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• Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance.
• Mix and apply athletic field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields, in accordance with NCAA regulations.
• Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems.

Examples of Duties

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Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance, to include: - 60%

• Cut turfgrass to ensure proper heights on athletic fields, in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Cut grass to designated heights in surrounding areas and ditches.
• Identify and report potential turf problems to supervisor.
• Verticut, aerify, seed, apply fertilizers, spike, and slice athletic fields.
• Remove debris from assigned area.

Apply field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields in compliance with NCAA regulations. - 30%

Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems, to include: - 5%* Assist in the installation, repair, and general maintenance of irrigation systems. * Replace lines, swing joints, heads, and nozzles.

Remove snow and ice from campus sidewalks, streets, and parking lots, as assigned. - 5%

Typical Qualifications --------------------------

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• Six months experience in grounds maintenance, landscape/lawn maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.
• Six months athletic field experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

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Special Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply NCAA provisions for proper field markings.
• Ability to mix paints to ensure the brightness of lines.
• Ability to formulate fertilizer.

Physical/Environmental Factors

* Lifting (Weight) - 50lbs * Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals

Working Hours and Days

Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm...