Sports Turf & Grounds Technician

General Summary : The Sports Turf Technician performs the overall, day-to-day care and maintenance of the athletic fields, grounds, and facility needs. This position assures that efficient facility operations meet the School's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensures the USM grounds and athletic fields, courts, tracks, ice rink, all grounds, lighting and sound systems are kept in optimum condition according to service level standards.
• Assists in the construction, maintenance, and scheduling of the sorts fields and facilities.
• Performs routine grounds keeping duties including landscaping and care of vegetation, ensuring that the School campus is presented in an optimal condition.
• Leads on-the-job training for seasonal employees, including safety training to ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Assists in the purchase, maintenance, and repair of equipment used on sports fields.
• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary; prepares documents for equipment procurement, and prepares specifications and contracts for contract services.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Maintains time and production records; inventory, weather data, etc. and makes suggestions to increase the efficiency of work crew.
• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Responds to inclement weather, participating in snow and deicing operations by removing snow and ice from building walkways, steps, and parking lots.
• Responds to facility emergencies and seasonal needs on a 24 hour, 7 days a week schedule.
• Provides support for other departmental and School-wide projects as needed to ensure safe and efficient School operations.
• Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of the sports facilities in accordance with the master plans and defined maintenance standards.
• Develops and implements plans to reduce impacts on the environment including recycling, stormwater and waste management, erosion control, and improves the overall sustainability of the facilities.
• Ensures compliance with all School policies and procedures.
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth by attending and participating in professional group meetings. Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility grounds maintenance and incorporates new developments, as appropriate, into programs.
• Works collaboratively with the Athletic Director and Grounds Supervisor.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

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