RS3 Turf Services

The positions open in Turf Services vary from seasonal part time to full time opportunities where you may work on any of the following as assigned : ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain grass sports fields. Repair clay batter’s boxes and pitchers’ mounds; infield skin preparations. Mow athletic fields with triplex reel mower, and use a line trimmer to weedeat along fence lines.

Prepare competition and practice venues for use to include grass and soil areas. Survey and line fields for competition and practice. Involves use of chalk and/or paint depending upon surface (grass, soil). Repair and/or replace equipment items such as sport nets, goals, backstop, etc. Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, safe manner and log all use as required.

Communicate with other staff and the general public in a professional manner, and be a positive public relations influence for the unit and the entire department. Assist with the renovation of sports field surfaces, facilities, stadiums and complexes. Construct and/or repair grass surfaces through demolition of area, rototilling, addition of soil amendments, grading, and installation of plant material (seed or sod).

Maintain and/or revive damaged sports turf through repair of damaged area (remove divots, fill holes), and use of continuous over-seeding program. Prepare soil surfaces such as baseball/softball infield and mounds. Blend appropriate mixture of sand, clay, and other soils to provide appropriate surface in areas, such as pitcher's mound, home plate, or long jump pit.

Repair irrigation systems including the control box, circulation pipes, drain pipes, valves, and heads. Clean head and valve boxes, complete head adjustments, and ensure a level surface around heads. Apply Pesticides through Backpack applications to control weed, insect and fungal problems. General landscaping of both athletic and recreation areas – work includes planting, weeding, cultivation, ground cover pruning, vine and shrub pruning, mulching, leaf pick-up, tree trimming (up to 25 feet), brush pick-up and chipping, mowing, edging, and blowing clippings off landscape.

Maintain tools and equipment in clean safe manner. Log all use as required. Maintain safe working conditions and follow (conform to) the health and safety policies in place. Travel as needed or required. EVENT SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES Event specific responsibilities will vary by venue. The IDEAL CANDIDATE will be someone who … has the ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision; enjoys working outdoors in all kinds of weather; is willing to accept fluctuating schedules; can work in a team environment; has ability to problem-solve; has a commitment to high quality work and attention to detail; is a motivated self-starter with the capacity to take full ownership the position’s duties; embraces professionalism and behavioral characteristics to maintain the high standards of an environment committed to excellence and an honorable moral code of ethics.

Qualifications

Exceptional equipment operating skills, such as mower, bunker rake and assorted hand tools. Must be someone who enjoys working with their hands as well as their mind. Prefer a working knowledge of sports field or facility construction principles, practices and methods. Job Type: Dependent upon the weather Contact: Please visit our website: http://www.rs3sports.com/