Grounds Turf Technician

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 hours ago(7/9/2024 1:34 PM)

Position Number 700049

Campus St. Paul

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Grounds Turf Technician

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 hours ago(7/9/2024 1:34 PM)

Position Number 700049

Campus St. Paul

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FLSA Status Non-Exempt/Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time Staff

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a full time Grounds Turf Technician within the Facilities Management Team.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, maintain and improve all athletic fields and campus grounds to the level of attention determined by the University of St Thomas management and per NCAA rules. Interact routinely with coaches, administrators and event staff. Work with student grounds employees to complete projects. Position requires exceptional teamwork with other Facilities Management and Athletic Department staff.

Position is required to respond 24/7 to grounds related emergencies and weather-related events.

Some weekends, evenings and holidays may be required.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position that is part of a collective bargaining agreement, Local 120

• Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• $26.32/hr to start, after 18 months, $28,05/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform a variety of natural and synthetic turf maintenance duties including mowing, blowing,
• fertilization, aeration, grooming, seeding, topdressing, chemical applications, edging, painting,chalking, infield skin maintenance and irrigation.
• Prepare athletic fields for practices, games and special events.
• Assist in the management and operation of the irrigation system.
• Daily litter control of lawns, planting beds, parking lots, drive lanes and sidewalk
• Perform bed maintenance including weeding, mulching, pruning and herbicide application
• Provide support for special events
• Campus wide snow and ice removal
• Perform general equipment maintenance and repairs
• Perform other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Two years of experience maintaining sports turfs, operating a snowplow, and working with pesticide and fertilization practices and applications.
• Must be able to pass the DOT physical qualifications and obtain a valid medical card
• Must possess or be able to obtain a MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Application license within one year of hire date.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or eligible for legally required exemption such as a medical or religious reason.

Preferred Qualifications

• A two-year degree from an accredited institution in turf science or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in landscape equipment operation and maintenance practices, plant material identification and maintenance, landscape irrigation programming, and repairs and water conservation practices
• Experience in pesticide and fertilization practices and applications and possess MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Application license.
• MPCA certification in snow and ice control best practices

Physical Requirements

The ability to work outdoors for extended periods. The ability to occasionally stand and walk on uneven, sloped ground or pavement surfaces to complete maintenance such as pruning trees, shoveling, planting, mowing and weeding. The ability to occasionally walk, bend, stoop, twist, crawl and climb to complete maintenance such as picking up debris, trimming, mulching and planting. The ability to frequently push and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The ability to frequently reach forward to steer or drive maintenance trucks and equipment. The ability to frequently reach overhead to prune trees. The ability and stamina to frequently sit and drive a company truck and ride on grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, plow trucks, and skid loaders. The ability to manipulate equipment such as hand tools, pole pruners, hand saws, pruning shears, and shovels. The ability to read printed materials and a computer screen. The ability to communicate in person and over the telephone. The ability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures and conditions. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who require and request accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, work skillfully, and act wisely to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision options, (coverage effective the first day of the month following hire date)
• 3.5 weeks Paid Leave Time, (begins accruing immediately upon hire date)
• 14 university holidays
• Up to 100% tuition remission (free tuition) for employees and dependents, and up to 50% for spouse upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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