Turf Maintenance Coordinator (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

4d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision and a high degree of independence, plans and coordinates turf maintenance and landscaping activities for the City’s parks and turf areas. This role involves planning and coordinating personnel and turf maintenance activities, assisting with budget preparation and monitoring, developing comprehensive turf irrigation and maintenance plans, and overseeing the preparation and application of turf treatments. The coordinator will also verify, document, and mitigate factors affecting turf health, make purchases of equipment and supplies, provide technical consultation for turf degradation intervention strategies, and maintain detailed reports and records of turf maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with all chemical treatment regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of the use and application of chemicals and compounds including fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides.
Knowledge of insect pests, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
Knowledge of techniques and practices for propagating, planting, and maintaining trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and ground covers.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to work being performed.
Knowledge of irrigation systems and water drainage patterns.
Skill in the use and safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers, back hoes, power tools, and hand tools.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using advanced computer and related software applications.
Ability to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to work being performed.
Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Turf Management or in a field related to the job, plus (5) five years of related experience, including one (1) year of experience which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Experience may substitute for the required education up to two (2) years.
Texas Class C Driver license.
Must obtain a valid pesticide applicator’s license within six (6) months of employment.
Must obtain a valid Landscape Irrigation license within six (6) months of employment.
Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Work environment includes inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and you must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Turf remediation.
Experience monitoring and maintaining intake pumps.
Experience maintaining Integrated Pest Management (IPM) records for multiple work sites.
Experience performing annual maintenance and repairs on large acreage properties.
Experience with soil testing and creating fertigation plans.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders on large, special events.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees personnel and turf maintenance activities.
Assists with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of operating budgets and project expenditure forecasting.
Develops comprehensive turf irrigation and maintenance plans.
Plans and oversees the preparation and application of turf treatments.
Verifies, documents, mitigates, and provides remedy for the factors contributing to the disease and general health of turf grass.
Provides specification for and makes purchases of equipment, parts, and supplies.
Provides technical consultation and support to help develop turf degradation intervention strategies.
Creates, interprets, and maintains detailed reports and records of turf maintenance activities.
Ensures compliance with all chemical treatment Local, State, and Federal regulations.
May provide leadership/supervision, training, technical support, and input on the evaluation of employees, employment selection, and disciplinary actions.