Pacific Sports Turf Inc. is looking for a well-qualified turf enthusiast to join our team. The ideal candidate will have the right combination of education and/or practical experience with turf grass knowledge and horticulture principles, or a desire to work in this industry with ambition to learn, we do offer continued education in conjunction with Oregon State University.

Pacific Sports Turf Inc assists in repairs and specialty maintenance on sports fields, golf courses, and a variety of other premium landscapes. Our Sports Turf Maintenance Specialists are responsible for the safe delivery and operation of a variety of different equipment such as top-dressers, front end loaders, aerators, seeders, deep tine aerators, core sweepers, fertilizer spreaders, and other specialty equipment.
Candidates would be expected to obtain an Oregon State Driver’s License and with our assistance get a Commercial Driver’s License (class A) within 3 months (with our assistance).

Pacific Sports Turf Inc. excels in managing sports fields and golf sites throughout the Northwest. Our team of turf professionals cultivate and maintain high performance natural turf fields using proven cultural practices. We master the science and art of irrigating, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, top-dressing, soil testing (for structure and fertility), and general maintenance of athletic surfaces. We do most anything critical to sports turf management on natural and synthetic surfaces – except mow, spray, and paint.
We are a locally owned company that puts the well-being of its employees 1st. We provide an excellent benefits package including a 401k plan, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays. We are an equal opportunity company that wants anyone with a great attitude and ambition to work with us regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexuality. Because of necessity to drive large trucks we adhere to federal DOT regulations (including drug testing) and working on school sites requires us to be free of a criminal record.

Position Summary: Transport and operate specialty turf equipment across the Pacific Northwest. Full Time.
Compensation Package: $ 25.00 – $28.00 per hour (DOE), includes Benefits Package
(Health and Dental insurance, short-term long-term disability, Life Insurance, Vision, unmatched
401K, 40 hours PTO time, 2 paid Holidays, up to 80 hours vacation), *assistance in obtaining Class
A CDL and other certifications pertinent to company model.

REQUIREMENTS/ RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following. Management retains the right to add or change the responsibilities of the position at any time.
• Becoming skilled with supervision in all operations of turf maintenance equipment. Including but not limited to Sanding, Aerating, Deep Tine Aeration, Seeding, Field Renovation.
• Load and transport equipment and tools to job sites as required
• Comply with and enforce company policies.
• Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with operation manager, peers, and subordinates.
• Promote and maintain safe working conditions.
• Fill out detailed daily paperwork timely and accurately.
• Report equipment in need of repair to mechanic.
• Assure proper use, care and inventory of company equipment, parts and tools assigned by performing pre-operation checks, routine maintenance, and minor in-the-field repairs of equipment as necessary
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively
• Ability to bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp/sit on moving equipment for long periods.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing
• Current drivers license with insurable driving record.
• Ability to obtain C.D.L. Class A within 3 months of employment. PST to pay cost.
• Able to work various hours and various locations including out of town/overnight trips as required.
• Associates degree in horticulture-based program or 2 years’ experience in landscape/field construction.
• Quality workmanship shall meet company standards.
• Positive attitude, appearance and be dependable.
• Practice safety for yourself and others around you.
• Able to pass a background check to work on school sites.

KEY ATTRIBUTES/TRAITS INCLUDE:
• Adaptable
• Self-driven
• Confident
• Willing to learn and follow procedures
• Able to accept and process directions well
• Motivated

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Outdoor environment with periodic inclement weather conditions

PST is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to us if you are interested.

TJay Wirth, tjay@pacificsportsturf.com