Athletic Field Spray Technician- Wellfield Regional Park

Sarasota County Government•Englewood, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Athletic Fields Irrigation Technician with a focus on chemical applications at Wellfield Regional Park and surrounding athletic fields and park areas. The position is responsible for the safe and effective application of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals. The job involves working daily in award-winning parks to keep them healthy, vibrant, and beautiful. The position starts at $20.10/hr with benefits starting within 60 days of hire, and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or its equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in landscape or turf irrigation, athletic field maintenance and/or renovation
Turf and Ornamental Spray License required within six months at the time of hire
Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire

Nice To Haves

Ability to read chemical labels and read Material Data Sheets (MSDS)
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions

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
Assist with implementing annual renovation projects
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.
Conduct parks patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public; report potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to supervisor for follow up, as necessary
Assist other teams in the maintenance and improvement of parks and park amenities and infrastructure

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Three medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option with completed preventative visits
Wellness program including free gyms
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service