Intramural Fields Technician AS8778

About the role

Responsible for all aspects of maintenance and upkeep of the OSU Department of Wellness athletic fields and grounds as well as all associated equipment. This includes management and supervision of athletic field maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Mowing
• Field lining
• Aerating
• Verticutting
• Sweeping
• Topdressing
• Fertilization
• Irrigation repair
• Winterizing facilities and machinery
• Maintain detailed records of inventory, maintenance, fuel, and repair records
• Develop and maintain a regular schedule of equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Repair equipment as necessary and turn in warrantied work for reimbursement
• Perform general maintenance in Department of Wellness facilities

Requirements

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• One year of general office experience
• One year of prior successful work experience maintaining athletic fields
• Post-secondary education may be substituted for years of experience
• Valid driver's license, Pesticide Applicator license within six months of hire
• Must be proficient with lawn care equipment
• Must possess basic knowledge of computers/internet
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and carpentry
• Knowledge of turf grass and pesticides with previous application experience
• Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of mechanical equipment, hand operated as well as pressurized spray equipment, lawn mowers, weed-eaters, utility tractors
• Knowledge of aerating, verticutting, sweeping, topdressing fertilization and irrigation repair
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work place
• Knowledge of field paint spraying for sporting events

Qualifications

• Associate's Turf Management or related field
• Three years of related job experience
• Prior experience maintaining sport fields
• Prior supervisory experience

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Must be proficient with lawn care equipment
• Must possess basic knowledge of computers/internet
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and carpentry
• Knowledge of turf grass and pesticides with previous application experience
• Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of mechanical equipment, hand operated as well as pressurized spray equipment, lawn mowers, weed-eaters, utility tractors
• Knowledge of aerating, verticutting, sweeping, topdressing fertilization and irrigation repair
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work place
• Knowledge of field paint spraying for sporting events

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$15.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Hours will vary seasonally.