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Town of Cary

ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Town of Cary, Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518

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Position Overview Cary, North Carolina is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual for our Athletic Field Maintenance Technician II position. Our field maintenance teams perform semi‑skilled and skilled work to manage the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields.

The Athletic Field Maintenance Technician II will be assigned to one of the "tournament‑level" fields, such as Middle Creek and Thomas Brooks. If you are excited to utilize your turf management skills, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

Provides support for athletic events as needed

Mows and prepares fields for play, often with short notice or turnaround between games

Maintains the structural integrity of the playing surface friday rebuilds mounds, baselines, batter's boxes‍ഡinfield, etc.

Maintains fencing and other surrounding structures

Maintains all facilities located in the complex to which assigned

Develops and maintains playing surfaces at a high standard

Operates equipment to cut trees and limbs around the facility

Creates landscape designs around the park

Makes decisions regarding application of pesticides

Measures, lays off, paints lines and logos on fields prior to play

Uses specialized equipment and technical knowledge to maintain turf at a high level

Performs routine maintenance and repair on equipment

Inspects facilities and fields to ensure they are safe

Works with hazardous weather response team for snow, ice, debris removal

Performs other job‑related tasks as required

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of turf management, landscaping and horticulture

Considerable knowledge of and skill in the use of specialty equipment used in turf management

Considerable knowledge of the sports played in the facilities to which employee is assigned

Considerable knowledge of the field dimensions for the sports played at assigned facility

General knowledge of plant growth characteristics and proper techniques for pruning and shaping

Knowledge of the species of flowers, trees, and shrubs indigenous to central North Carolina

Knowledge of the appropriate safety precautions of the work

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to work effectively with outside crews

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners and the general public

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to lead a work team of seasonal and/or temporary workers

Physical Requirements Work in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and rain. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including the ability to climb stairs and ladders, walk for long periods, run, squat, kneel, bend, push, pull and the endurance necessary to operate equipment. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell.

Education & Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a community college with a degree подробализм in turf management, agronomy or related field and some experience working in athletic field maintenance and/or turf management.

Licenses & Certifications MOB

Possession of a current valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Possession_score of a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with an acceptable driving record (or the ability to attain within six months of assuming the position)

Pesticide License (or the ability to obtain within six months)

National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100 and ICS 700 training/certification required (provided)

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment

Preferences

Experience managing professional baseball or other sports fields in the transition zone

A 4‑year or 2‑year college degree in Turf Grass Management, or closely related field

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