Athletic Fields Irrigation Technician-Twin Lakes Park

Sarasota County Government•Colonial Park, PA

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you'll... Perform maintenance, repairs, programming and adjustments in irrigation systems Perform weekly sprinkler system operations inspections Maintain automatic irrigation systems in correct adjustments for time of year and rainfall amounts Disassemble, clean spray head and rotor head nozzles, adjust nozzles for proper head to head spray coverage Exercise a high degree of expertise, initiative and independent decision making to ensure proper function and effectiveness of systems Conduct parks patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public and condition of the fields. Reports potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to supervisor for follow up as necessary Perform field maintenance duties including aerating, mowing, vertical cutting, weed abatement, top dressing, and other duties as required Operate special equipment in the maintenance, repair and renovation of athletic facilities including but not limited to: Versa Vacs, Top Dressers, Drum Rollers, Sod Cutters, Aerators, etc. Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 02:30 p.m.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or its equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in landscape or turf irrigation, athletic field maintenance and/or renovation
Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repairs, programming and adjustments in irrigation systems
Perform weekly sprinkler system operations inspections
Maintain automatic irrigation systems in correct adjustments for time of year and rainfall amounts
Disassemble, clean spray head and rotor head nozzles, adjust nozzles for proper head to head spray coverage
Exercise a high degree of expertise, initiative and independent decision making to ensure proper function and effectiveness of systems
Conduct parks patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public and condition of the fields.
Reports potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to supervisor for follow up as necessary
Perform field maintenance duties including aerating, mowing, vertical cutting, weed abatement, top dressing, and other duties as required
Operate special equipment in the maintenance, repair and renovation of athletic facilities including but not limited to: Versa Vacs, Top Dressers, Drum Rollers, Sod Cutters, Aerators, etc.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

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