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James Madison University's Facilities Management is seeking a Landscape Specialist (Sports Turf Technician) to help ensure sports turf facilities' safety, playability, and aesthetics. Previous experience with sports turf is helpful, but not necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and learn valuable skills!

The shift for this position is typically Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required for special events, inclement weather, and alternate schedule during the summer months.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform general landscape maintenance.
Perform maintenance of all athletic fields including turfgrass management (synthetic and natural).
Daily field inspections.
Operation of various landscape equipment and inspection of irrigation equipment.
Lead the work of assigned wage and summer staff.
Perform safe application of pesticides and fertilizers.
Employee is required to work all home football games.
The employee in this position will be considered designated, meaning the work performed is essential to university operations and the employee will be required to work during periods of authorized closings.

Qualifications

Required:

Ability to learn to use equipment specific to turfgrass maintenance including complex reel and rotary mowers, hand tools, weedeaters, edgers, and tractors with attachments.
Ability to work independently, be flexible to changing work environments and schedules, and perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
Must possess effective communication skills and have strong attention to detail.
Must be at least 19 years old with a valid driver's license and have had a valid driver's license for a total of 24 months at the time of hire and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Virginia Pesticide Registered Technician's License or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire; Facilities Management will provide the necessary training tools and support in this process.

Additional Considerations:

Virginia Certified Fertilizer Applicator License or the willingness to obtain.
Working knowledge of landscape maintenance, turfgrass management practices, and associated equipment is helpful.

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Landscape Specialist (Sports Turf Tech)

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