Additional Locations:NA
Primary Locations:MI, Oxford, 925 North Lapeer Road, Suite 195, 48371
Requisition ID:193959
Position Overview
The Athletic Field Technician is responsible for the maintenance, care, and enhancement of athletic field turf and grounds, working with various tools and equipment to ensure grounds are well-maintained and visually appealing. This is a seasonal position, depending on the regional location.
The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees. We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission.
Job Duties
Operate power mowers, edgers, and string trimmers to mow, edge, and trim athletic fields and grounds.*
Utilize hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or backpack blowers.*
Operate, clean, inspect, and maintain various vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, chainsaws, edgers, trimmers, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.*
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs, and apply mulch using gardening tools.*
Care for new and established turf by grading, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, thatch removing, and trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.*
Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and work procedures, including the proper use of safety equipment and attire.*
Paint layout of athletic fields.*
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges from the ground, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
Water turf, trees, or plants using irrigation systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Inspect designated areas for mowing.
Follow planned landscaping designs for sod placement, grass seeding, or flower and foliage planting.
Trim or deadhead flowers and maintain flower beds.
Perform job site cleanup.
Complete any required paperwork.
Address and repair minor irrigation leaks.
Report timely and accurately to direct supervisor
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
Qualifications
Required: Must be at least 18 years of age to work in the field.
Required: Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
Required: Ability to complete Davey Carer Development Program (CDP) books.
Required: Ability to operate power equipment
Preferred: One year of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Valid Driver's License.
Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish.
In some cases, the government clients Davey Tree Expert Company contracts with conduct their own background check. Results of this background check may affect the potential for hire.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program
*all listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at .
Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
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