Athletics Fields Specialist II

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a turfgrass professional to lead maintenance of Mike Long Track and Beach Volleyball Facility. The role covers irrigation, drainage, soil profiles, natural grass and synthetic turf systems to ensure optimal playing surfaces.

The successful candidate will manage daily grounds operations, coordinate event setup for NCAA competitions, and contribute to field renovations and upkeep across Athletics Department facilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, modify, install and repair irrigation systems, drainage systems, soil profiles, natural grass turf systems and synthetic turf systems at Mike Long Track and Beach Volleyball Facility.

Job description

Florida State University is looking for a highly qualified turfgrass professional to join the Grounds and Landscaping team directly working with our Athletics Fields group, with this role specifically tasked with managing the Mike Long Track and Field Facility, and the Beach Volleyball Facility.

• 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 facility's 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.