Playing Fields Services Technician - Advanced

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Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week

40

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Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

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Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week

40

Months per year

12

Position Number

013154

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

GN04

Classification Title

Grounds Services Technician

Working Title

Playing Fields Services Technician - Advanced

Salary Range

$34,177- $46,993

Anticipate Hiring Range

$34,177- $42,848

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Division

Business Affairs

Department

Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Unit

Grounds

Work Schedule

6:30 am – 3:00 pm; Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime as needed.

6.00 am – 2.30 pm summer hours Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime as needed.

This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Playing Fields Services Technician will assist in maintaining the University facilities in good working order and maintaining an overall pleasant working, teaching, and learning environment. This position is to support the associated grounds and landscaping requirements due to the development of expanded highly maintained landscaped areas of campus. This position will be mainly looking after the sports fields and surrounding areas. The maintenance includes all procedures associated with

NCAA

sports fields including line painting and clay infield work, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilization treatments which require basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these duties: litter control, weed control, trimming of undergrowth and pruning of trees, rip rap and erosion repair, upkeep of the drainage structures and snow and ice removal along walkways and steps.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Some knowledge of grounds keeping procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, and two (2) years of related grounds experience.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from high school, or completion of its equivalency, and

three (3

) years of related grounds experience preferred.

Essential Job Duties

The Playing Fields Services Technician performs under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor/Playing Fields Supervisor.

Duties include:

All maintenance procedures associated with

NCAA

division one sports fields

All maintenance procedures associated with Grounds work.

Assist in maintaining the University facilities in good working order and maintaining an overall pleasant working, teaching, and learning environment.

Other Work Responsibilities

Daily tasks to include: litter control, tractor operation, weed eating, edging, blowing, mowing, seeding and fertilizing, installation, watering, irrigation repair, operation of irrigation, pruning, pesticide application, riding mowers, tree removal, storm clean up and snow removal.

Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning, regular saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes, as well as power lawnmowers, chain saws, snow blowers, and electric clippers.

Operate machines and equipment such as trucks, tractors, and other gardening and grounds maintenance-type equipment.

Perform more advanced grounds operations including but not limited to aerating, over-seeding, mowing, and fertilizing with tractors and other specialized equipment.

Use irrigation methods and control systems to adjust the amount of water consumption and reduce waste.

May apply fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides either occasionally or on a normal periodic basis.

May be required to obtain, mix, and transport chemicals and similar products and apply them in the correct amount, and in the correct areas. Clean the application equipment, and return it to inventory.

Report to Facilities Management when called to assist with clearing and cleaning streets, sidewalks, steps, and other areas of obstructions, such as snow, ice trees, etc. during inclement weather, which usually requires overtime hours, weekends, and holidays. Sometimes requires early morning travel in marginal weather conditions and long working hours.

Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

High school diploma or

GED

equivalency.

Three

or more years of experience in professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/

NCAA

division 1 sports fields)

Experience marking out and painting sports fields.

Experience operating and maintaining Reel mowers

Experience in operating heavy grounds machinery.

Advanced pruning/plant care techniques.

Effectively communicate the English language (reading, writing, interpreting, and comprehending).

Selected candidates must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification(s).

Valid NC State driver’s license or ability to obtain.

Work Location

FM - Grounds Playing Fields

Posting date

08/06/2024

Closing date

09/03/2024

Proposed Hire Date

09/25/2023

Contact Information

Special Notes to Applicants

UNC

Charlotte offers a variety of benefits which include, but are not limited to:

· Health and Life Insurance

· Retirement Programs

· Vacation Leave

· Sick Leave

· Community Service Leave

· Paid Parental Leave

· 12 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

· Professional Development Opportunities

· Tuition Waiver Program

· University Recreation Membership Discount

To learn more about our Benefits Information click here: https://hr.charlotte.edu/bene...

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including ​names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ​two​

current/previous supervisors.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the

finalist

​.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other

2. * Do you have a valid driver's license or can you obtain one before the first day of hire?

   • No
   • Yes

3. * Do you have professional turf grass maintenance work experience? If so, please describe it and include how many years’ experience you have.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please describe your experience marking out and painting sports fields.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please describe your experience maintaining clay infields (i.e. baseball / softball fields).

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Contact Information for References Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

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