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Sports Field Construction Technician

  • Full Time
  • Des Moines, IA
  • $ Competitive Salary with paid winters off, Full Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, generous profit sharing), PTO, Uniforms

Iowa Sports Turf Management is hiring Athletic Field Construction Technicians responsible for construction and renovation projects from start to finish and reporting to the project foreman. This person will complete a wide variety of tasks required for the construction, installation, and renovation of baseball, softball, football, and other athletic playing surfaces for all levels of competition. This job requires operating construction and maintenance equipment using a wide variety of attachments, maintaining equipment, establishing layouts and elevations based on construction documents, and loading/unloading equipment to haul to and from jobsites.

Iowa Sports Turf Management is a division of Musco Sports Lighting. At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While headquartered in Iowa, we are a  global company providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas, and venues in more than 125 countries.

Construction Technicians should have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients and team members. This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This person must have strong communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a high level of attention to detail to complete athletic field construction tasks. Construction Technicians are important members of the construction team, helping to ensure the success of each project.

Responsibilities include the following:

  • Safely and proficiently load/unload equipment and supplies
  • Safely and proficiently haul equipment to and from job sites
  • Safely and proficiently operate construction and maintenance equipment/attachments used in IST, including tractors, track loaders, and mini excavators
  • Carry out equipment maintenance procedures and responsibilities
  • Establish layouts and elevations based on construction documents
  • Carry out safety measures and adhere to company regulations
  • Complete outdoor physical labor activities, including lifting 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

  • Construction experience running tractors, track loaders, and mini excavators
  • Communicate effectively with Foreman and Team and follow instructions
  • Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and cooperation in job site and Team environments
  • Ability to work 50-60 hour weeks outdoors (employees receive overtime pay in accordance with state and federal law)
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
  • CDL training required after employment

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor degree in Turf Management or related field preferred
  • Construction and/or heavy machinery operation experience preferred

Compensation

  • Competitive Salary with paid winters off
  • Full Benefits(medical, dental, vision, 401K, generous profit sharing),
  • Paid Time Off
  • Uniforms

For more information about this opportunity, please send your resume to eric.vanginkel@musco.com or apply using the link below:

Iowa Sports Turf Management Athletic Field Construction Technician Application

To apply for this job email your details to eric.vanginkel@musco.com