Specialist, Field Maintenance

Duties And Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, fertilize, aerate, and irrigate natural grass playing fields.
• Monitor turf health and implement pest, weed, and disease control measures.
• Repair worn or damaged turf areas, including reseeding or sodding.
• Groom, clean, and inspect artificial turf surfaces.
• Monitor infill levels and ensure proper surface consistency and safety.
• Line fields for various sports (e.g., soccer, football, baseball) according to regulation standards.
• Set up goals, bases, benches, and other game-day equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair irrigation systems to ensure efficient water usage.
• Program controllers and monitor water scheduling based on turf needs and weather.
• Conduct soil testing and apply fertilizers or amendments as needed.
• Maintain appropriate soil compaction levels to promote turf health and player safety.
• Maintain fences, bleachers, dugouts, lighting, scoreboards, and storage areas.
• Service and repair maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., mowers, utility carts, line painters).
• Prepare fields for athletic events, practices, and tournaments.
• Perform post-event cleanup and repair any field damage caused by activity or weather.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure playing surfaces meet safety standards.
• Report field conditions, hazards, and maintenance needs to supervisors or facility managers.
• Cook with other grounds crews, coaches, and facility managers to ensure fields meet the standards required for athletic performance and safety.

Education And Experience

• Experience in a landscape-related field.
• PREFERRED: Experience in Sports Turf facilities and areas.
• Work & multi-task in a fast-paced environment, flexible work schedule based on campus activities, sporting events.
• Strong work ethic.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.).
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.).
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day.
• Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic.
• Work near or about natural bodies of water.
• Work in extreme weather conditions with extreme heat and cold.
• Work outdoors in moderate to extreme heat in dry/humid near automotive traffic, natural bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical/electrical hazards, and direct sunlight.
• Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots.

It's Not Just a Team. It's One BrightView.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation

Pay Range 25-30
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year.
Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance.

Benefits

A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.