Athletic Field Technician, Scientific Plant Services

Mdturfcouncil; Maryland; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Uniforms provided

Paid holidays

Annual bonus

Vacation time

Job summary

Maryland Turfgrass Council is seeking an Athletic Field Technician to perform skilled turf maintenance, training staff, and prep playing surfaces for high-level competition. The role emphasizes safe operation of field equipment and adherence to procedures to keep fields in top condition.

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and a background in turf management or horticulture.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience and/or college degree in turf management, horticulture, parks and recreation, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain Pest Control and Fertilizer certificates.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds; standing, climbing, kneeling and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform athletic field and grounds maintenance including aeration, grading, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, turf care, fertilizing.
• Repair infield components such as bases, pitching mounds, batter’s boxes and transition areas.
• Operate tractors and specialized equipment; train others to use equipment.
• Identify equipment needs and ensure materials are available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

Driver's license

Field maintenance

Training staff

Education

Degree in turf management / related field

Tools

Tractors

Power tools

Chain saws

Weed eaters

Edgers

Job description

Athletic Field Technician, Scientific Plant Services

Athletic Field Technician Position Description

Perform skilled and semi-skilled labor in the various aspects of Athletic Field Maintenance. Directly participate in the maintenance and preparation of playing surfaces, train subordinate staff members in techniques to maintain athletic fields. Follow operational procedures to optimally maintain the playing surface of the field. Experience, special skills, knowledge, and abilities to maintain athletic fields at the highest competitive levels are required.

Receives general supervision from the Operations Manager. Exercises supervision over technicians.

Examples of Important Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Perform athletic field and grounds maintenance including aeration, grading, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, turf care, fertilizing; apply plant protectant materials including insecticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and related materials; follow proper safety precautions; care of trees and shrubs.
2. Perform infield maintenance and repair work of baseball/softball fields including repairing bases, pitching mounds, batter’s boxes and transition areas of infield and outfield.
3. Perform tilling, rolling and fertilizing soil; construct new planting areas and maintain high traffic wear areas on athletic fields.
4. Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; organize work methods and procedures; ensure that the proper materials are available.
5. Operate a variety of specialized equipment utilized in assigned projects including tractors, power and hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, edgers and related equipment; assist in training others to use specialized equipment as necessary.
6. Check assigned tools and equipment needed for maintenance and repair; make minor repairs and adjustments; report major repairs to supervisor.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to lift and carry 50-pound bags of materials. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of experience and/or college degree in turf management, horticulture, parks and recreation, or a related field. Training: Equivalent to a high school diploma with additional specialized training or educational training in grounds maintenance, horticulture or a related field. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain state Pest Control Applicator and Professional Fertilizer Applicator certificates.

Working and Environmental Conditions:

Field environment; exposure to dust and dirt, hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle, various chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides, contagious conditions including poison oak and inclement weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing, kneeling and stooping; moderate to heavy lifting; the use of arms and legs.

Yearly Salary: $60,000.00 plus health insurance, vacation, 401k matching, uniforms, holidays, bonus

The Maryland Turfgrass Council P.O. Box 389 , St. Michaels, MD 21663 Phone: [phone]