Position Summary

• Performs chemical and fertilizer application on athletic playing surfaces, campus grounds, common areas, and landscaping
• Read, understand, and keep current with all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Maintain daily spray records
• Maintain proper chemical inventory
• Responsible for the direct preventive maintenance of all equipment associated with the task of chemical and fertilizer applications
• Maintain chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations
• Perform snow and ice removal
• Assist with rodent/varmint control
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Athletic field maintenance
• Maintains and directs repairs to irrigation systems

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated work history reflecting reliability and dependability
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in inclement weather, including emergencies and snow removal, and live within 30 minutes travel time from the University
• Ability to performs duties such as mowing, weed eating, edging, seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, laying sod, aerating, and applying pesticides and herbicides to campus grounds and athletic fields
• Ability to chalk and paint athletic fields in preparation for scheduled practices and games; Pick up trash barrels and litter from all sports fields and parking lots
• Possess MO Pesticide License or must obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to comprehend product labels, application rates, and calibrations
• Knowledge of how to identify and treat common weed varieties, pests, and turf diseases
• Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation of mechanically pressurized spray equipment, hand-operated spray equipment, and hand-operated rotary spreaders
• Experience or knowledge to maintain irrigation systems and performs minor repairs such as changing sprinkler heads or installation of sprinkler lines
• Demonstrated experience operating trucks and tractors of various sizes and weights in loading hauling and unloading various equipment and supplies
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Required Information & Deadline

To Apply: The deadline to submit applications is May 10, 2024. Click on the APPLY button at the top of the page and complete every section of the online application including providing three professional references.

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