Sports Turf Technician

By Rutgers Athletics, January 5 - Piscataway, New Jersey

Under limited direction, ensures the safety of athletic fields and facilities across multiple sports (e.g., football, baseball, soccer, track, tennis, etc.) for both indoor and outdoor environments.  Assesses field conditions and turf health, remediate diseases, and provides diversified maintenance to ensure the safety of Division I players while performing on high-quality playing surfaces. May perform other duties as assigned Scout and evaluate all athletic fields and landscapes; ensure adherence to all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), and international regulations. Implements Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Best Management Practices (BMP) for all sand based athletic fields including soil nutrient levels, soil moisture levels, disease pressure. Applies chemicals and fertilizer (complying with NJDEP and EPA regulations). Read and understand blueprint and field painting diagrams for all sports. Understands best management practices to maintain sand-based fields throughout the growing season; perform soil sampling and tissue testing. Operates and maintains machinery including slice seeder, aerator, rototiller, tractor, reel mowers, rotary mowers, trimmers, top dressers, core harvester, snow removal and field painting and irrigation equipment. Lead, guide and instruct temporary employees and student workers to assist with all functions assigned by their supervisor. Maintains fields and facilities for athletic events including football, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, field hockey, track and field and tennis. Erects, moves and repairs athletic equipment such as flooring, goals, benches, stages and seating. Performs related duties as required.