WHITMAN COLLEGE

　　Located in the historic community of Walla Walla{rel="nofollow"}, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe.  With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.  

　　Whitman College{rel="nofollow"} is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO) .

　　POSITION PURPOSE

　　Whitman College is a National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division III institution and North West Conference (NWC) member. This position is responsible for the care, maintenance, and renovation of all intercollegiate athletic fields and grounds as well as assisting with advanced-level work in the maintenance and care of other Whitman College landscapes. This technician regularly consults with the Grounds Manager on all matters involving the operation and maintenance of athletic fields and grounds.  

　　HIRING SALARY RANGE

　　Successful applicants can expect to start between $39,000 and 41,000.

　　PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

　　Mowing of all Athletic fields and Athletic grounds.Synthetic field maintenance.Make repairs to landscape associated systems and operate all landscape and grounds equipment as required. Be able to perform all cultural practice to the athletic surfaces such as topdressing, overseeding, aerification, verticutting and snow removal.Clean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc.Collaborate with varsity coaches to determine optimal playing conditions for each team and execute plan to achieve those conditions.  ```{=html}

　　```- Apply competition playing field markings per Conference and NCAA Div III rules.- Operate turf equipment such as mowers, tractors, aerators, and utility vehicles to maintain sports fields.

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　　```- Calibrate seed and fertilizer spreaders to uniformly plant seed and fertilize turf throughout the year; calibrate and apply liquid fertilizer and seasonal herbicide control

　　Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

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