What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Turf Technician - Neighborhood Parks Maintenance position at City of Savannah?
This position is responsible for sports field maintenance for various athletic fields throughout the City of Savannah.
- Applies pesticides as necessary. Performs skilled labor in the maintenance of athletic fields.
- Work involves operating equipment, tractors, blowers, performing litter control, landscaping, aerating, mowing, topdressing, vertical-mowing, and other cultural practices.
- Prepares athletic fields to ensure that grade level on all playing surfaces is free of holes and there is no standing water on the fields.
- Applies pesticides and fertilizers to athletic fields accordance with comprehensive pesticide and fertilizer plan.
- Calibrates fertilizer and chemical application equipment. Uses hand spreaders, push spreaders, hand sprayer, backpack sprayer, and riding sprayers.
- Able to perform basic mathematic calculations, calibrations, and able to convert and understand fractions, decimals, and percentages when applying fertilizers and pesticides.
- Plans and assists with field improvement projects – such as sod work, drainage, grading, sprigging, and irrigation improvements.
- Assists with the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
- Ensures all fields are safe and free of hazardous conditions.
- Maintains both natural and artificial turf grass sports fields.
- Assists other crews as needed.
- Operates dump or pickup truck.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requires a State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with Turf endorsement or must obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
- Knowledge of turf management and practices.
- Knowledge of spraying and fertilizer principals and concepts.
- Knowledge of horticulture principles, practices, tools, and materials.
- Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
- Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
- Attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
- Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
- Skill in the operation of tractors, leaf blower, zero turn mower, reel mowers, hedge trimmer, line trimmers, top-dressed, skid steer, and other associated equipment.
- Skill in oral and written communication
Salary : $45,004
