Sports Turf Technician

UCF Athletics Association; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

UCF Athletics Association in Orlando is looking for a Sports Turf Technician. This role involves maintaining athletic facilities including infield management and field repairs for baseball and softball fields. Candidates should have experience in turf management and the ability to work outdoors under varying conditions.

The position may require evening, weekend, and holiday work. A strong commitment to customer service and compliance with NCAA regulations is essential. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience with an Associate's degree or 3 years with a high school diploma.
• Relevant coursework in sports turf or horticulture can substitute for experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance for baseball and softball.
• Assist with field layout and logo marking.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
• Operate field maintenance equipment.

Skills

Field maintenance

Equipment operation

Field repairs

Pesticide application

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in related field

High school diploma with experience

Tools

Field maintenance equipment

Job description

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Sports Turf & Grounds, the Sports Turf Technician will assist with the preparation and maintenance of UCF Athletics facilities. This includes all practice and game fields for baseball, football, soccer, softball, intramural fields, and the on‑campus football stadium.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform infield skin management and field repairs for baseball and softball.
• Assist with field layout, painting, and logo marking for all athletic facilities.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides in compliance with applicable laws and maintain all necessary records.
• Operate and maintain field maintenance equipment.
• Support setup and breakdown for athletic events and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in an appropriate area of specializationandone (1) year of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma and three (3) years of appropriate experience.
• Relevant college coursework in sports turf, horticulture, or golf course management may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in athletic field or golf course preparation and maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience with skinned/clay surface management.
• Demonstrated advancement in responsibilities and strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate heavy equipment, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary: Negotiable

Benefit packages:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
  Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well‑being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance