Senior Sports Turf Technician

Job DescriptionABM is currently accepting applications for a full time Senior Sports Turf Technician. Must have commercial lawn equipment experience and able to use bobcat. It is required to have Commercial Applicator credentials.Pay: $28.00 per hour. The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.Benefit Information:ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABMABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)Responsibilities Works with the Athletics in planning, coordinating, and managing athletic turf and surrounding grounds. Performs daily sports turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, and trash/debris removal to ensure safe, visually appealing athletic environments. Facilitates and executes all game day and event preparation for designated competitions, including baseball, Lacrosse, rugby, softball, and soccer, ensuring all operational tasks are completed and events run smoothly. Prepares and maintains baseball and softball fields including dragging, watering, lining, chalking, painting clay infields and foul lines, and setting bases in accordance with NCAA, ASUN Conference, and university standards. Maintains field conditions by mowing outfields, edging baselines, sifting and applying clay, and rebuilding pitching mounds, bullpens, and home plates. Assists in offseason and emergency field renovations to include grading, clay service, sodding and irrigation repairs Conducts daily inspections to assess field conditions, identify issues, and ensure compliance with university and athletic standards. Oversees irrigation systems to maintain proper moisture levels on grass and clay infield surfaces. Communicates daily tasks to Athletics. Maintains and services groundskeeping tools and equipment. Ensures proper waste and recycling collection in alignment with university standards. Schedules and applies fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides; oversees turf health, plant installation and tree/shrub pruning. Recommends policies and procedures to improve the efficiency of operations for Athletics Grounds Maintenance. Ensures all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with University and Conference, and NCAA rules.QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Prior experience working in facility, turf, or grounds maintenance and familiarity with reel mowers and other necessary grounds equipment. Pesticide and Herbicide Application License. This position requires a high school diploma and one year of full-time experience directly related to the job functions. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams Knowledge of applicable safety requirements. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, university staff, students, vendors, and the general public. Ability to collaborate and work effectively with the community and willing to contribute to a team effort. Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others. Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends to include game nights and holidays as needed. Willing to work outside in extreme temperatures and weather. Ability to lift at least 60 lbs.About UsABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. 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