Sports Turf/Horticulture Technician - Eastside

Pasco County • Zephyrhills, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a skilled position under limited supervision, assisting and directing an assigned phase of sport turf maintenance, field renovations and general landscape improvements. The Sports Turf/Horticulture Technician will operate and assist in supervising the maintenance of athletic sport turf, ballfield care and renovations, landscaping and related projects and activities. This position will also operate and assist with work of equipment, sprayers, spreaders, tractors, sweepers, aerators and related equipment, while following all safety practices and procedures. The technician will inspect and maintain equipment, make general operating decisions, and determine the most efficient use of equipment and staff in the absence of the Sports Turf Supervisor. They will maintain detailed operating records, prepare reports, and keep the supervisor informed orally and in writing. This role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects, and perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill in the application, installation and maintenance of sport turf and ballfield care, maintenance and renovations.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment and supplies used in turf care.
• Ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out complex, oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge in turf grass, irrigation and soil composition.
• Ability to maintain operating records and prepares reports.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to calibrate equipment and perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions relating to chemical applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and various equipment to include aerators, top dressers, sprayers and spreaders.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk and squat frequently.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Ability to perform work out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to handle prolonged periods of work while wearing safety equipment (i.e. respirator, spray suit, gloves).
• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years experience in athletic field and sport turf care and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) preferred.
• Possession of a Commercial Pesticide Application License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and assists in supervising the maintenance of athletic sport turf, ballfield care and renovations, landscaping and related projects and activities.
• Personally operates and assists with work of equipment, sprayers, spreaders, tractors, sweepers, aerators and related equipment.
• Follows all safety practices and procedures.
• Inspects and maintains equipment.
• Makes general operating decisions and determines most efficient use of equipment and staff in the absence of the Sports Turf Supervisor.
• Maintains detailed operating records and prepares reports.
• Keeps supervisor informed orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
• PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

What This Job Offers

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