Campus Recreation Turf & Maintenance Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1756P

Home Org Name

Recreation and Wellness Center

Division Name

Student Affairs

Position Title

Campus Recreation Turf & Maintenance Technician

Job Class Code

NA39

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Recreations & Wellness Center within the Division of Student Affairs seeks candidates for a Campus Recreation Turf & Maintenance Technician position. Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Turf and Landscaping, the Campus Recreation Turf and Maintenance Tech provides maintenance and landscaping services for all Campus Recreation 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.

To learn more about The Division of Student Affairs, please visit: https://studentaffairs.auburn.edu/

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Essential Functions

Performs maintenance on small and large equipment for the functions of maintaining turf and landscaping for the Campus Recreation 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 Campus Recreation 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 Campus Recreation.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent.

Field of Study

Years of Experience

3

Area of Experience

General maintenance, grounds keeping, landscaping, and turf management.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

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. Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Applicator License or equivalent Pesticide Applicator License is required within 12 months of hire.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Grade

31

Salary Range

$31,300 - $52,100

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

06/21/2022

Closing Date

07/12/2022

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/30125
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have 3 years of experience in general maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, and turf management?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Describe your knowledge of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals.
   
   (Open Ended Question)