Staff: Physical Plant - Field Turf Specialist

EXPIRED

Under the direction of the Manager of Outdoor Athletic Facilities, the Field Turf Specialist performs skilled and unskilled turf and landscape maintenance of all athletic fields,  operates and maintains all turf equipment to prepare facilities for games and matches.  During the winter months, position may work with the University Grounds department to assist with snow removal, cutting/trimming trees, etc. This is a full time, non- exempt position (2080 annual hours).  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: Hands-on experience in the turf management / landscaping field..
• Experience with landscape design areas and ability to communicate same.
• Preferred: Possess a Limited Pesticide Applicator's License and be willing to obtain additional certifications as required within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Experienced with various types of grounds equipment used in the maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Valid Ohio driver license
• Applicants must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's  doctrinal statement, community covenant, and general workplace standards. 

REQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Under the direction of the Manager of Outdoor Athletic Facilities, the Field Turf Specialist performs skilled and unskilled turf and landscape maintenance of all athletic fields,  operates and maintains all turf equipment to prepare facilities for games and matches.  During the winter months, position may work with the University Grounds department to assist with snow removal, cutting/trimming trees, etc. This is a full time, non- exempt position (2080 annual hours).  

QUALIFICATIONS:

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• Preferred: Hands-on experience in the turf management / landscaping field..
• Experience with landscape design areas and ability to communicate same.
• Preferred: Possess a Limited Pesticide Applicator's License and be willing to obtain additional certifications as required within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Experienced with various types of grounds equipment used in the maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Valid Ohio driver license
• Applicants must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's  doctrinal statement, community covenant, and general workplace standards. 

REQUIRED MENTAL/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

1. Work requires the application of a variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents. Applications may be direct or gained from interpretation of technical data. Analytic ability is needed to gather and interpret data and adapt standard methods to fit variations in existing conditions.
2. Heavy work; considerable physical exertion required including the occasional lifting or carrying of objects up to 100 pounds and regular lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.
3. Frequent exposure to extreme levels of temperature, humidity, air pollution, noise, chemical substances or hazardous conditions.
4. Work deals largely with the operation of power equipment such as mowers and tractors, visual inspections involving small defects and some preparation and analysis of data and figures.
5. Lifting, kneeling, balancing, standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, grasping, fingering, feeling, pushing, pulling, crouching, driving.
6. Ability to adjust to changing work schedule based on current weather conditions, adjust priorities, etc. 

Contact Information:  All official inquiries should be directed to Teresa Day, Director of Staffing Services. Applicants must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's doctrinal statement, community covenant, and general workplace standards.  

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the completion of a criminal history investigation. Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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