Athletic Fields & Grounds Specialist

Dickinson College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA seeks an Athletic Field Specialist to maintain and enhance athletic fields and campus grounds. You will join the Grounds crew and perform daily maintenance with minimal supervision to keep facilities attractive and safe.

Responsibilities include fertilization, mowing, irrigation, equipment maintenance, and snow removal during winter. Pesticide certification upkeep and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in horticulture or turf grass management.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pesticide applicator certification maintained via trainings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain natural and synthetic athletic fields to a professional level.
• Grooming, mowing, trimming in campus grounds.
• Attend safety trainings and maintain pesticide logs.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems and repair as needed.
• Assist with snow removal and emergency readiness.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Maintenance skills

Safety training

Education

Associate's Degree in Horticulture/Turf Grass Management

Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture/Turf Grass Management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Equipment maintenance

Mowers & sprayers

Pesticide applications

Job description

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA seeks an Athletic Field Specialist to maintain and enhance athletic fields and campus grounds. You will join the Grounds crew and perform daily maintenance with minimal supervision to keep facilities attractive and safe.

Responsibilities include fertilization, mowing, irrigation, equipment maintenance, and snow removal during winter. Pesticide certification upkeep and safety training are required.