Athletic Field Turf Specialist

Southern Methodist University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University is seeking a dedicated grounds technician to support daily operations of its athletic fields and turf facilities. You will perform mowing, fertilizing, painting lines, chemical applications, irrigation work, and equipment maintenance to keep Ford Stadium and related fields in top condition.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience, with preferred familiarity in collegiate/sport field maintenance and CMMS/IWMS systems.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate’s degree in turfgrass science or horticulture is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of work experience is required.
• Experience in collegiate or professional athletic field maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mowing with string trimmers, edgers, blowers, and mowers.
• Fertilizing, aeration, and topdressing tasks; irrigation head maintenance.
• Painting lines and logos; painting prep and equipment handling.
• Chemical spraying with backpack sprayers for smaller applications.
• Equipment maintenance and basic CMMS/IWMS familiarity.
• Irrigation head maintenance and basic operations.
• Seeding and sodding worn areas.
• Grooming synthetic turf and managing field facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMMS

IWMS

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in turfgrass science or horticulture

Tools

Tractors

Skid steers

Topdressers

Unirake

Sweepers

Synthetic turf groomers

Turbine blowers

Drag mats

Job description

Southern Methodist University is seeking a dedicated grounds technician to support daily operations of its athletic fields and turf facilities. You will perform mowing, fertilizing, painting lines, chemical applications, irrigation work, and equipment maintenance to keep Ford Stadium and related fields in top condition.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience, with preferred familiarity in collegiate/sport field maintenance and CMMS/IWMS systems.