Technician, Turf & Maintenance

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

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Technician for Turf and Maintenance to manage landscaping and maintenance for its recreation areas. This role involves equipment upkeep, ensuring safety, and assisting in event setups. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in groundskeeping and turf management.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in general maintenance and landscaping.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains turf and landscaping for various facilities.
• Performs maintenance on small and large equipment.
• Identifies plant diseases and applies corrective measures.

Skills

Knowledge of herbicides

Ability to troubleshoot

Ability to operate mowers

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Inventory management software

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Position Information

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

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.

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.
  
  

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
  
  

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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

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

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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