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Technician, Turf & Maintenance

Auburn
$38,670 - $55,310
United States, Alabama, Auburn
1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)
May 08, 2025
Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S4437P
Home Org Name Recreation and Wellness-Admin
Division Name Student Affairs
Position Title Technician, Turf & Maintenance
Job Class Code NA39
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Recreation and Wellness is excited to begin the search for a Turf and Maintenance Technician! This individual will provide maintenance and landscaping services for all Recreation and Wellness areas to include the 15-acre Intramural Sports Complex, 30-acre SportsPlex, Greenway, three sand volleyball courts, inside and outside the Recreation & Wellness Center, including green roofs, courtyard, and the pool deck as well as the equipment maintenance and repair.
Essential Functions

  • Performs maintenance on small and large equipment for the functions of maintaining turf and landscaping for the Recreation & Wellness SportsPlex, Intramural Fields, and the Recreation and Wellness Center.
  • Ensures safety for pedestrians by maintaining the cleanliness and security of all grounds, structures, walkways/sidewalks, curbs, driveways, fields, parking lots, etc., within responsible area.
  • Paints, marks, and oversees field layouts on synthetic and natural turf for approximately 45 acres.
  • Assists in a variety of technical landscape-related duties on athletic fields to include pruning, installing sod, as well as distribution of chemical applications such as herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc.
  • Identifies plant diseases, weather-related turf and landscaping damages, and/or other damages of Recreation and Wellness properties to apply corrective measures and treatment.
  • Recommends, applies, documents, and maintains the appropriate information regarding equipment, chemical usage, applications, operations, and maintenance procedures.
  • Assists in set-up, take-down, operations, oversight, and customer service for events managed and/or hosted by Recreation and Wellness.
  • Inspects, identifies, and/or repairs irrigation system issues.
  • Assists in the management of inventory and proper storage of tools, equipment, and supplies for turf and landscaping needs.
  • Orders equipment and supplies as needed.

Why Work at Auburn?


  • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

  • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

  • We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

  • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

  • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.


Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma and 3 years of experience in general maintenance, grounds keeping, landscaping, and turf management.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on hand and power tools and equipment.
  • Ability to understand and use hand tools, climb ladders, operate mowers and tractors.
  • Ability to operate a computer, iPad, vehicles, lifts, forklift, inventory management software, mowers, tractors, pressure washers, hand radio, hand radio, and other similar tools.

Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
  • Valid Driver's License required.
Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $38,670 - $55,310
Job Category Facilities/Skills Trades
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 05/08/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance ( EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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