Requirements:
- Minimum of 2-year degree from accredited turf management school
- At least two years of experience in sports turf management
- Experience in leading employees
- Able to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays
- Strong communication skills
The Sports Turf Technician plays a critical role in the success of Cotton Bowl Stadium. Reporting to the Assistant Stadium Operations Manager, this position assists with the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the Cotton Bowl Stadium playing surface including but not limited to (mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, over-seeding and painting).
Other responsibilities include:
- Assist in developing a yearly plan for maintenance, fertility and budget
- Irrigation management and repair
- Assist in painting for various sporting events such as football, soccer
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions
- Working knowledge of equipment to including mowers, trimmers, tractors and other similar equipment
- Ability to operate various types of lifts including forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, pallet jack, etc.
- Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods
- Willingness to learn turf management skills, including but not limited to performing/reviewing soil reports, insect management, sport specific mowing requirements.
- Excellent attendance is a must
- Must possess valid driver’s license
