Turf & Athletic Field Technician - Maintenance & Events

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenville seeks a stable, hands-on turf and athletic field technician to perform routine mowing, spraying, field layouts, and basic equipment maintenance across city facilities. You will operate a range of turf equipment, follow safety procedures, and support event setups and storm cleanup as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of turf equipment experience; NCDA applicator license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience operating light to medium turf equipment.
• NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicator's license preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license (NC or another state).
• Ability to obtain NC pesticide applicator license within first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine turf management functions (mowing, trimming, spraying, athletic field layouts).
• Follows safety procedures of the equipment and ensures that equipment is operated correctly.
• Operates a variety of commercial turf equipment to complete turf maintenance.
• Receives and follows project outlines and instructions.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates heavy equipment repairs and maintenance with the fleet division.
• Performs preventative maintenance on small engine equipment.
• Provides event support by assisting with event setups and breakdowns.
• Sprays turf and ballfields as directed to prevent weeds and maintain a safe playing surface.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

equipment operation

problem solving

communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

NCDA pesticide applicator license (preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

City of Greenville seeks a stable, hands-on turf and athletic field technician to perform routine mowing, spraying, field layouts, and basic equipment maintenance across city facilities. You will operate a range of turf equipment, follow safety procedures, and support event setups and storm cleanup as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of turf equipment experience; NCDA applicator license preferred.