Landscape Specialist I- Athletic Fields

• Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance.
• Mix and apply athletic field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields, in accordance with NCAA regulations.
• Install, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems.

Maintain turfgrass and perform general athletic field maintenance, to include: - 60%

• Cut turfgrass to ensure proper heights on athletic fields, in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Cut grass to designated heights in surrounding areas and ditches.
• Identify and report potential turf problems to supervisor.
• Verticut, aerify, seed, apply fertilizers, spike, and slice athletic fields.
• Remove debris from assigned area.

Apply field marking paint and marble dust to athletic and intramural fields in compliance with NCAA regulations. - 30%

I nstall, repair, and perform general maintenance of irrigation systems, to include: - 5%

• Assist in the installation, repair, and general maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Replace lines, swing joints, heads, and nozzles.

Remove snow and ice from campus sidewalks, streets, and parking lots, as assigned. - 5% Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:

• Six months experience in grounds maintenance, landscape/lawn maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.
• Six months athletic field experience preferred.

Special Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply NCAA provisions for proper field markings.
• Ability to mix paints to ensure the brightness of lines.
• Ability to formulate fertilizer.

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Lifting (Weight) - 50lbs
• Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals

Working Hours and Days:
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm Overtime Available