Athletic Fields Specialist (2 vacancies)
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 48372
Department
Department of Athletics - Grounds
Equal Employment OpportunityAn Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf
Manages the maintenance of all athletic fields. Repairs irrigation work. Maintains fields by applying fertilizers and pesticides involving spraying, broadcast and spot treatments. Monitors turf for diseases and insect damage and takes correction action(s). Monitors soil conditions and takes soil samples. Executes cultural practices and sport specific practices at athletic fields. Ensures playing surfaces are appropriately maintained for the safety of staff, student-athletes and coaches.
Performs a variety of work to maintain all athletics maintained fields and common areas such as: mowing, top dressing, aerating, verticutting, weed eating, edging, blowing, and painting. Assists with special events and projects. Uses motorized vehicles to traverse campus.
Assists the Assistant Director for Athletics with repairs, installations and maintenance of athletics maintained fields and common areas.Generates and responds to e-mails and daily work schedules.
Assists with emergency and or special maintenance projects as needed. Remains on-call during designated periods outside normal working hours as needed. While on-call, the incumbent may be required to return to the work site to respond to maintenance emergencies.
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience, or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years.
Knowledge and/or experience in athletic field maintenance to include fertilizers, pesticides, and broadcast and spot treatments.
Possession of a Florida Pesticide license or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment, and materials used in area of work.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or ability to obtain prior to hire.
Two-year degree in turf or a related field and two years of appropriate experience
Pay PlanThis is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
ScheduleWhile the primary work hours for this position are Monday thru Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm, the incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, special events and holidays.
Criminal Background CheckThis position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.
How To ApplyIf qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=ers/application/application_veterans_preference, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.
IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.
Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.
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Working at Florida State University
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