Senior Sports Turf Tech

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Working Title

Senior Sports Turf Tech

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Position Details

Position Information

Working Title

Senior Sports Turf Tech

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Position Number

0374

Posting Number

S3390

State Role Title

Trades Technician III

Position Type

Classified

Position Status

Full Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division

Business Services

Department

100258 - Landscape E&G

Pay Band

3

Pay Rate

Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount

$33,000 - $35,000

Is this a JMU Only position?

No

Is this a grant-funded position?

No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?

No

Position Summary Information

General Information

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Senior Sports Turf Tech. Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required to cover special events and inclement weather. There is a slightly alternate schedule during the summer months.JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave. 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break. Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, is designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!

Duties and Responsibilities

To help ensure the safety, playability, and aesthetics of sports turf facilities. Lead and direct assigned employees while also performing turfgrass management tasks specific to synthetic turf, creeping bentgrass, bermudagrass, bluegrass, tall fescue, and ryegrass and future grasses as needed to meet the needs and requirements of James Madison University. Lead the work of assigned employees on all tasks to ensure work is performed in an efficient manner while providing oversight of turfgrass and snow removal equipment. Provide on-site training as needed. Perform best management practices and sport-specific tasks on turfgrass as directed along with irrigation system inspections. Safely apply pesticides and fertilizers as directed. The 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: Working knowledge of general landscaping practices and procedures. Knowledge of proper handling, storage, and disposal of pesticides. Knowledge of turf maintenance and installation. Working knowledge of turfgrass management functions, particularly in the area of golf course and sports field maintenance specific to synthetic turf, Tyee and 007 creeping bentgrass, Patriot bermudagrass, bluegrass, tall fescue, and ryegrass. Must provide equipment oversight specific to golf course and sports turf maintenance including complex reel and rotary mowers and large spray equipment, hand tools, weedeater and edger, greens roller, and a tractor with related attachments. Effective communication skills, written and verbal. Able to lead and prioritize the work of a small group of employees to perform a variety of turfgrass maintenance tasks. Ability to do physically demanding work for extended periods of time in a variety of environmental conditions. A Pesticide Registered Technician’s License is required within one year of hire into the position. Must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 consecutive months. Additional Considerations:A Certified Fertilizer Applicator License or willingness to obtain the license

Condition(s) of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

10/03/2023

Beginning Review Date

10/11/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report

Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clery... can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.

Minimum Reference(s) Required

3

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15629

Additional Posting Information

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Certificate of Disability

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this position?

   • Charlottesville Daily Progress
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Diversity.com (Including BlackCareers.org, VeteranJobs.net, AfricanAmericanHires.com, AsianHires.com, WeHireWomen.com, AllHispanicJobs.com, LatinoJobs.org, DisabilityJobs.net, AllLGBTjobs.com, NativeJobs.org, and OverFiftyJobs.com)
   • Employee Referral
   • Harrisonburg Daily News Record
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed.com
   • INSIGHT Into Diversity
   • JMU Dual Career and Community Resources Program
   • JMU JobLink
   • Job Fair
   • NCAA
   • Northern Virginia Daily
   • Nuevas Raices
   • Radio
   • Richmond Times Dispatch
   • Roanoke Times
   • Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
   • VA Jobs Website
   • VEC (Virginia Employment Commission)
   • Winchester Star
   • Other

2. * If you selected a source above please type "N/A" in the following box. If you selected "Other" please indicate where you heard about the position.

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1. * Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you at least 19 years old with a valid driver's license?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Have you possessed a valid driver's license for at least a total of 24 months?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you currently possess a valid Pesticide Registered Technician License?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you currently possess a valid Certified Fertilizer Applicator's License?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Please identify the various landscape equipment that you have extensive experience using.

(Open Ended Question)

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