Athletic Turf Specialist

The University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Athletic Turf Specialist assists with preparing and maintaining athletic facilities for practices, events, and games. The position supports field layout and painting in accordance with NCAA regulations and operates a range of turf and grounds equipment. Duties also include maintaining grounds and irrigation systems, keeping work areas and grounds clean, and supporting NCAA-regulated baseball, softball, and soccer competitions. The specialist serves as a liaison on behalf of the Athletic Department and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of experience in grounds and turf maintenance.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and maintaining facilities for practices, events, and games.
Assist with laying out and painting athletic fields in accordance with NCAA regulations.
Operate paint machines, skid steers, aerifiers, sweepers, verti-cutters, top dressers, and reel mowers.
Clean, maintain, and repair lawn care tools and equipment.
Assist with mixing and applying chemicals for weed control.
Maintain grounds by watering, raking, mowing, trimming, and edging lawns and shrubbery.
Keep the work area clean, neat, and orderly.
Pick up and bag litter, broken glass, and tree limbs to keep grounds orderly for occupants and guests.
Plant shrubs, trees, flowers, and other plants; re-sod or reseed barren areas.
Maintain and repair on-site irrigation systems.
Perform daily grounds policing and trash removal.
Understand NCAA game regulations for baseball, softball, and soccer and work NCAA games to ensure competition complies with those regulations.
Serve as a liaison on behalf of the Athletic Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.