Athletic Fields Grounds Technician

Whosonthemove; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 31,117 - 42,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate is hiring a Sports Turf Technician to maintain USC Upstate Athletics Fields, Main Campus, and surrounding grounds in Spartanburg, SC. Under limited supervision, you will prepare, maintain, and beautify university properties and assist other crews as needed.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, operating heavy equipment, irrigation work, routine maintenance of grounds tools, and documenting tasks in the work order system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim grass; operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, skid-steer, forklifts; transfer pallets of materials; prune and trim trees and shrubs; mulch, plant, water, and fertilize shrubs and turf.
• Weed physically and chemically; collect litter; handle irrigation installation and repairs.
• Maintain grounds equipment and irrigation systems; install/maintain fencing; document work orders.
• Enter work functions into the work order system; adhere to safety and university policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Master Gardener Certificate

Horticulture vocational certificate

Pesticide applicator license

3-5 years experience

Job description

The University of South Carolina Upstate is hiring a Sports Turf Technician to maintain USC Upstate Athletics Fields, Main Campus, and surrounding grounds in Spartanburg, SC. Under limited supervision, you will prepare, maintain, and beautify university properties and assist other crews as needed.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, operating heavy equipment, irrigation work, routine maintenance of grounds tools, and documenting tasks in the work order system.