Athletic Field Turf Specialist

Pasco County, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County in Florida seeks a Sports Turf/Horticulture Technician to assist and direct athletic field maintenance, renovations and landscape improvements under limited supervision.

You will operate and supervise turf care equipment (sprayers, spreaders, tractors, aerators), follow safety procedures, maintain records and report to the Sports Turf Supervisor. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors. CSFM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent diploma.
• Three years of athletic field/sport turf care experience.
• Valid driver's license; CSFM and pesticide license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic sport turf, ballfields, landscaping and renovations.
• Operate and supervise use of turf equipment and vehicles.
• Follow safety procedures and inspect equipment; keep records and report to supervisor.
• Develop productive working relationships and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Sport turf care

Ballfield care

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Record keeping

Team coordination

Math calculations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CSFM certification preferred

Commercial Pesticide License preferred

Tools

Sprayers

Spreaders

Tractors

Aerators

Top dressers

Job description

Pasco County in Florida seeks a Sports Turf/Horticulture Technician to assist and direct athletic field maintenance, renovations and landscape improvements under limited supervision.

You will operate and supervise turf care equipment (sprayers, spreaders, tractors, aerators), follow safety procedures, maintain records and report to the Sports Turf Supervisor. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors. CSFM certification preferred.