Technician, Turf & Maintenance

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Turf and Maintenance Technician to enhance the beauty and functionality of its recreational areas. This role involves maintaining expansive sports complexes and landscapes, ensuring safety and aesthetic appeal. The technician will handle equipment maintenance, manage chemical applications, and assist in event setups. Join a vibrant community that values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment. If you're passionate about landscaping and maintenance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in general maintenance and landscaping.
• Knowledge of chemical applications for turf management.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on equipment for turf and landscaping.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of all grounds and structures.
• Assist in technical landscape-related duties and chemical applications.

Skills

General maintenance

Grounds keeping

Landscaping

Turf management

Knowledge of herbicides and pesticides

Troubleshooting maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mowers

Tractors

Inventory management software

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recreation and Wellness is excited to begin the search for a Turf and Maintenance Technician! This individual will provide maintenance and landscaping services for all Recreation and Wellness areas to include the 15-acre Intramural Sports Complex, 30-acre SportsPlex, Greenway, three sand volleyball courts, inside and outside the Recreation & Wellness Center, including green roofs, courtyard, and the pool deck as well as the equipment maintenance and repair.

Requisition Number	S4437P
Home Org Name	Recreation and Wellness-Admin
Division Name	Student Affairs
Position Title	Technician, Turf & Maintenance
Job Class Code	NA39
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Essential Functions	Performs maintenance on small and large equipment for the functions of maintaining turf and landscaping for the Recreation & Wellness SportsPlex, Intramural Fields, and the Recreation and Wellness Center. Ensures safety for pedestrians by maintaining the cleanliness and security of all grounds, structures, walkways/sidewalks, curbs, driveways, fields, parking lots, etc., within responsible area. Paints, marks, and oversees field layouts on synthetic and natural turf for approximately 45 acres. Assists in a variety of technical landscape-related duties on athletic fields to include pruning, installing sod, as well as distribution of chemical applications such as herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Identifies plant diseases, weather-related turf and landscaping damages, and/or other damages of Recreation and Wellness properties to apply corrective measures and treatment. Recommends, applies, documents, and maintains the appropriate information regarding equipment, chemical usage, applications, operations, and maintenance procedures. Assists in set-up, take-down, operations, oversight, and customer service for events managed and/or hosted by Recreation and Wellness. Inspects, identifies, and/or repairs irrigation system issues. Assists in the management of inventory and proper storage of tools, equipment, and supplies for turf and landscaping needs. Orders equipment and supplies as needed.
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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma and 3 years of experience in general maintenance, grounds keeping, landscaping, and turf management.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Knowledge of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals. Ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on hand and power tools and equipment. Ability to understand and use hand tools, climb ladders, operate mowers and tractors. Ability to operate a computer, iPad, vehicles, lifts, forklift, inventory management software, mowers, tractors, pressure washers, hand radio, hand radio, and other similar tools.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications	Valid Driver's License required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Salary Range	$38,670 - $55,310
Job Category	Facilities/Skills Trades
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	05/08/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
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