Sports Turf Technician Full Time Orlando, FL

Genesis Distribution; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Wellness initiatives

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Tickets to events

Education assistance

Job summary

UCF Athletics is seeking a Sports Turf Technician to assist in preparing and maintaining practice and game fields across baseball, football, soccer, softball, and intramural areas. You will help with layout, painting, and logo marking for multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include applying fertilizers/pesticides in compliance with laws, operating field maintenance equipment, and supporting event setup. Evening/weekend work and occasional travel may be required; a strong safety mindset is

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or HS diploma with 3 years of experience.
• Relevant coursework in sports turf, horticulture, or golf course management may substitute.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare athletic fields across facilities, including baseball, football, soccer, and softball.
• Assist with field layout, painting, and logo marking for facilities.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides per laws and keep records.
• Operate and maintain field maintenance equipment.
• Support setup/breakdown for events and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

High school diploma

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.

Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees.

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida’s preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando’s Hometown Team.”
UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including:

• 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

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.