Athletic Fields Specialist II

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking an Athletic Fields Specialist II to maintain a variety of athletic fields, including Mike Long Track and the Beach Volleyball Facility. The role covers irrigation, drainage, soil profiles, and turf management to ensure championship-caliber playing surfaces.

The successful candidate will oversee daily grounds operations, coordinate event setups, and support field renovations and renovations across multiple athletic facilities, aligning with NCAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in turfgrass or associate's degree with related experience.
• Experience in turfgrass maintenance and field management.
• Valid driver's license (Florida or Georgia) or ability to obtain one on hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, modify, install and repair irrigation systems and drainage for turfgrass and synthetic turf.
• Manage turfgrass maintenance, moisture control, disease and pest identification, and irrigation scheduling.
• Coordinate field setup/breakdown for NCAA competitions, practices, camps, and events at Mike Long Track and Beach Volleyball Facility.
• Perform field renovations including aeration, overseeding, vertical mowing, grooming, and topdressing.
• Assist in renovations across Athletic Department fields including grading, sodding, and irrigation repairs.

Skills

Turfgrass management

Irrigation systems

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in turfgrass

Associate's degree in turfgrass

Job description

Job Title: Athletic Fields Specialist II

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63728

Department

Florida State University Grounds Department

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing highly skilled work related to the inspection, preventative maintenance, system modification, installation and repair of irrigation systems, drainage systems, soil profiles, natural grass turf systems and synthetic turf systems within the Mike Long Track and Field Facility, and the Beach Volleyball Facility.
• Performs highly skilled work in the implementation of the maintenance of turfgrass, synthetic surfaces, clay and dirt management including moisture control, disease and pest identification, irrigation system repair and scheduling, and knowledge of current NCAA regulations pertaining to field layout and management.
• Manages all daily maintenance and grounds operations of the Mike Long Track and Field facility, as well as the Beach Volleyball facility to ensure safe, championship caliber playing and competition surfaces. Coordinates facility setup and breakdown for these facilities for NCAA competitions, practices, camps, recruiting events, and other events hosted.
• Performs string trimming, edging, blowing, removal of leaves, debris, and litter at Athletics Department owned fields as needed. Performs aeration, overseeding, vertical mowing, sweeping, grooming, and topdressing of fields.
• Assists in field renovations across all Athletic Department owned fields to include, grading, sodding, and irrigation repairs, grooming synthetic turf, proper setup for games, practices, and outside events.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a turfgrass field and one year of related work experience or an associate's degree in a turf grass background and three years of related experience.

A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.