Recreation Sports Turf Assistant

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website is seeking a Recreation Sports Turf Assistant to maintain turf and landscapes across City and East Campus in Lincoln, NE. You will handle mowing, irrigation, and light maintenance while supporting event setups and snow removal as required.

The role requires a High School diploma with at least one year of lawn/landscape experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus one year of lawn and landscape experience required; equivalency considered.
• Valid driver’s license and University driver eligibility requirements.
• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Responsibilities

• Maintain Campus Recreation sports turf and landscape areas on City and East Campus.
• Install/tear out, weed and pest control, irrigation, chemical application, litter pickup, pruning.
• Operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, aerators, sprayers, utility vehicles; perform routine maintenance.
• Assist in snow removal on City and East Campus and Leadership Training Center.
• Support special event setup and teardown as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lawn and landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Landscaping tools

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Recreation Sports Turf Assistant

Department

Department Campus Recreation-0965

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_240969

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/19/2024

Application Review Date

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/07/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Maintain Campus Recreation sports turf and landscape areas on both City and East Campus. This includes installation/tear out, weed and pest control, irrigation, chemical application, litter pickup, pruning, etc. Serve as main outdoor maintenance employee for the Leadership Training Center pertaining to mowing, mulching, irrigation repair, hardscapes, herbicide spraying, tree control, noxious weeds, etc. Assist in sports turf maintenance as needed. Operate equipment as necessary, such as tractors, mowers, aerators, sprayers, utility vehicles, etc. Perform preventive maintenance and repair of small engine equipment and tools. Typical equipment would be chainsaws, weedeaters, blowers, lawnmowers. Maintenance would include changing oil and sharpening blades. Help with special event setup and tear down. Assist in snow removal on both City and East Campus, as well as the Leadership Training Center as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

High School diploma plus one year of experience maintaining lawn and landscape areas required; equivalency considered. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Horticulture, Grassland Studies or related field preferred. Three years of lawn and landscape maintenance experience with a knowledge of herbicide application desirable. Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture Pesticides applicator license and Nebraska Arborist License are preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Some weekends and evenings required.

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Planned Hire Date: 10/20/2024

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please detail your experience maintaining lawn and landscape areas, including years of experience.

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