Sports Turf Technician - West Pasco Office

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

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About The Position

The Sports Turf Technician is a skilled position under limited supervision, assisting with and directing an assigned phase of sports turf maintenance, field renovations, and general landscape improvements. The role operates and assists in supervising athletic sports turf and ballfield maintenance, renovations, landscaping, and related projects. The technician also operates, maintains, and helps oversee the use of turf-care equipment, keeps operating records, prepares reports, and follows safety procedures.

The position requires outdoor work, sometimes in adverse weather, and may involve extended periods wearing safety equipment such as a respirator, spray suit, and gloves. Employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency and may temporarily perform duties outside their usual scope, location, or schedule to meet County needs. Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three years of experience in athletic field and sports turf care, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge and skill in sports turf and ballfield care, maintenance, renovations, and application and installation practices.
• Knowledge of turf-care materials, equipment, and supplies; turf grass, irrigation, and soil composition; and hazards and safety precautions relating to chemical applications.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain operating records and prepare reports.
• Skill in caring for and using tools and equipment; ability to calibrate equipment and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment, including aerators, top dressers, sprayers, and spreaders.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. A dolly, cart, or assistance from another team member may be used for excessively heavy objects.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, and squat frequently; communicate verbally, in writing, and visually; work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather; and work for prolonged periods while wearing safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) certification.
• Commercial Pesticide Application License.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist in supervising the maintenance of athletic sports turf, ballfields, landscaping, field renovations, and related projects.
• Operate and assist with work involving equipment such as sprayers, spreaders, tractors, sweepers, and aerators.
• Follow safety practices and procedures.
• Inspect and maintain equipment.
• Make general operating decisions and determine efficient use of equipment and staff when the Sports Turf Supervisor is absent.
• Maintain detailed operating records and prepare reports.
• Keep the supervisor informed orally and in writing.
• Perform related work as required.
• Work before, during, or after emergencies and, when assigned, perform duties outside the normal scope, location, or work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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