Turfgrass Management Assistant JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date 05/20/2024
Location Clayton, NC
Type of Employment Contract
Job Summary If you're interested in a Turfgrass Assistant, then this is the best role for you. Turfgrass Assistant specifically operating various mowing equipment, line trimming, some physical labor.
Job Description Assist in maintenance of warm and cool season turfgrass on a development & research facility in various turfgrass and ornamentals settings such golf turf (greens, fairways), sports field, and residential lawn. Assist in maintenance of warm and cool season utility/forage grasses and weeds on a development & research facility in various simulated settings such roadside, railroad, bare ground, forestry, rangeland, and pasture. Inspection of managed grass areas via visual assessment and tools. Record, report, and respond to identified issues for discussion with researchers. Safely operate equipment (powered and non-powered tools) required for turf maintenance. Safely apply pesticides required for research and maintenance, maintain proper record keeping for applications. Follow and comply with current safety procedures as well as assist in identifying new ones. Assist in maintenance of equipment, including mowers, tractors, and sprayers. Assist in operating irrigation systems to achieve specific research or maintenance goals. Skills Required Experience Gained: Hands-on experience managing all aspects of creeping bent grass and dwarf bermudagrass on USGA-spec putting greens. Integrated pest management practices on disease, weed, and insect control for intensively managed turfgrass in transition zones. Maintenance of small-plot research trials, including under automated fine turf rain-out shelter Assisting with research team who utilizes remote sensing, digital sensors, drones for field trial assessment. Opportunity to obtain NC pesticide applicator license. Golf course experience is preferred, experience with automated irrigation system is a plus. Strong attention to details. Ability to study and understand instructions. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must be capable of performing physical labor (including but not limited to heavy lifting (50 lbs.) associated with maintenance or repairs to equipment, irrigation systems, or structures). Education/Training/Certifications Associate degree in turfgrass mgmt./agronomy/biology or currently enrolled in program. Will consider high school graduate with turf maintenance experiences. Additional Requirements Must successfully pass background and drug screen. Primary occupational demands will require: Wear face covering or respirator (respirator fit test and pulmonary function test required) Wear hearing protection. Drive turf management equipment or other task required vehicles (eye exam & MVR check) Must also be able to work outdoors under local ambient conditions. Valid NC driver's license. Shift: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pay Rate/Salary $19.00 to $20.00 per hour. "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws."
