Athletic Field Technician & Turf Maintenance

Texas Turfgrass Association; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University is seeking an Athletic Field Technician to assist with daily operations of the Sports Turf Management Department across Ford Football Stadium and adjacent facilities in Dallas, Texas.

The role includes mowing, fertilizing, painting lines, chemical spraying, irrigation work, seeding and sod, and game-day setup for stadiums and practice fields. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays are required year-round.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Experience in collegiate or professional athletic field maintenance preferred.
• Experience operating athletic field equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow athletic and intramural fields using mowers and related equipment.
• Paint lines and logos; prepare and clean painting equipment; line preparation.
• Fertilizing, aeration and topdressing; manage irrigation components.
• Operate and perform basic repairs on field equipment.
• Seeding and sod worn areas; groom synthetic turf; hand-water dry spots.
• Assist with game-day setup for Ford Stadium and other fields; outdoor year-round work.
• Work some evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in turfgrass science or horticulture

Tools

Tractors

Skid steers

Topdressers

Unirake

Sweepers

Synthetic turf groomers

Turbine blowers

Drag mats

Irrigation controllers

Job description

Southern Methodist University is seeking an Athletic Field Technician to assist with daily operations of the Sports Turf Management Department across Ford Football Stadium and adjacent facilities in Dallas, Texas.

The role includes mowing, fertilizing, painting lines, chemical spraying, irrigation work, seeding and sod, and game-day setup for stadiums and practice fields. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays are required year-round.