Overview
ABM is currently accepting applications for a full time Senior Sports Turf Technician. Must have commercial lawn equipment experience and able to use bobcat. It is required to have Commercial Applicator credentials.
Pay: $30.00 per hour. The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM
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ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)Responsibilities
· Works with the Athletics in planning, coordinating, and managing athletic turf and surrounding grounds.
· Performs daily sports turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, and trash/debris removal to ensure safe, visually appealing athletic environments.
· Facilitates and executes all game day and event preparation for designated competitions, including baseball, Lacrosse, rugby, softball, and soccer, ensuring all operational tasks are completed and events run smoothly.
· Prepares and maintains baseball and softball fields including dragging, watering, lining, chalking, painting clay infields and foul lines, and setting bases in accordance with NCAA, ASUN Conference, and university standards.
· Maintains field conditions by mowing outfields, edging baselines, sifting and applying clay, and rebuilding pitching mounds, bullpens, and home plates.
· Assists in offseason and emergency field renovations to include grading, clay service, sodding and irrigation repairs
· Conducts daily inspections to assess field conditions, identify issues, and ensure compliance with university and athletic standards.
· Oversees irrigation systems to maintain proper moisture levels on grass and clay infield surfaces.
· Communicates daily tasks to Athletics.
· Maintains and services groundskeeping tools and equipment.
· Ensures proper waste and recycling collection in alignment with university standards.
· Schedules and applies fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides; oversees turf health, plant installation and tree/shrub pruning.
· Recommends policies and procedures to improve the efficiency of operations for Athletics Grounds Maintenance.
· Ensures all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with University and Conference, and NCAA rules.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
· Prior experience working in facility, turf, or grounds maintenance and familiarity with reel mowers and other necessary grounds equipment.
· Pesticide and Herbicide Application License.
· This position requires a high school diploma and one year of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
· Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
· Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
· Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
· Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
· Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
· Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
· Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, university staff, students, vendors, and the general public.
· Ability to collaborate and work effectively with the community and willing to contribute to a team effort.
· Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others. Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends to include game nights and holidays as needed.
· Willing to work outside in extreme temperatures and weather.
· Ability to lift at least 60 lbs.
