Athletic Fields Irrigation Technician - Englewood Sports Complex

Sarasota County Government

8d • $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

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)
• Wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED