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Job Description
About This Position
Job Description:
Turf Maintenance Coordinator
Purpose:
Under minimal supervision, and a high degree of independence, plans and coordinates turf maintenance and landscaping activities for the City’s parks and turf areas.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.- Coordinates and oversees personnel and turf maintenance activities.
- Assists with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of operating budgets and project expenditure forecasting.
- Develops comprehensive turf irrigation and maintenance plans.
- Plans and oversees the preparation and application of turf treatments.
- Verifies, documents, mitigates, and provides remedy for the factors contributing to the disease and general health of turf grass.
- Provides specification for and makes purchases of equipment, parts, and supplies.
- Provides technical consultation and support to help develop turf degradation intervention strategies.
- Creates, interprets, and maintains detailed reports and records of turf maintenance activities.
- Ensures compliance with all chemical treatment Local, State, and Federal regulations.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership/supervision, training, technical support, and input on the evaluation of employees, employment selection, and disciplinary actions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.- Knowledge of the use and application of chemicals and compounds including fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides.
- Knowledge of insect pests, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Knowledge of techniques and practices for propagating, planting, and maintaining trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and ground covers.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to work being performed.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and water drainage patterns.
- Skill in the use and safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, push mowers, trimmers, back hoes, power tools, and hand tools.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using advanced computer and related software applications.
- Ability to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to work being performed.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Turf Management or in a field related to the job, plus (5) five years of related experience, including one (1) year of experience which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience may substitute for the required education up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- Texas Class C Driver license.
- Must obtain a valid pesticide applicator’s license within six (6) months of employment.
- Must obtain a valid Landscape Irrigation license within six (6) months of employment.
Preferred Qualification/Experience:- Experience with Turf remediation.
- Experience monitoring and maintaining intake pumps.
- Experience maintaining Integrated Pest Management (IPM) records for multiple work sites.
- Experience performing annual maintenance and repairs on large acreage properties.
- Experience with soil testing and creating fertigation plans.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders on large, special events.
Other:- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Notes to Candidate:
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.
The purpose of the Turf Maintenance Coordinator position is to plan and coordinate turf maintenance and landscaping activities for the City’s parks and turf areas under minimal supervision and a high degree of independence.
Application Instructions/Job Requirements:- Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
- Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
- Virtual Interviews: APR may conduct virtual interviews.
- Driver Safety Standards: This position requires candidate to possess a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. If you cannot meet these conditions, you may be deemed ineligible for this position.
- Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
- Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and you must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.
Other Information:- Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
- 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
- Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.
Salary Range:
$26.86 to $32.43 per hour.
Work Location:
Zilker Park, 2105 Andrew Zilker Rd., Austin, TX 78741
Work/Location Schedule:- Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Hours vary depending upon departmental needs.
- May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends and occasional holidays
- May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.
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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
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Closing Date/Time: 2026-05-29 - Coordinates and oversees personnel and turf maintenance activities.
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