Spray & Turf Specialist
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Monday, March 9, 2026
Job Description
- Performs daily oversight of turf and plant disease care throughout Campus.
- Performs or oversees all Spray Tech duties, including management of chemical use and storage for the whole Grounds Department.
- Tracking the certification and credentials of all certified applicators on the grounds team, serving as the subject matter expert on all spray topics, (turf, tree and ornamental).
- Functions as Turf specialist for all non-playing fields turf campus-wide.
- Trains, advises, ensures uniformity and conducts regular field inspections.
- Oversees turf quality and plant health Campus Wide.
- Advises supervisors and crew leaders on recommended actions to improve turf and plant care as well as chemical usage.
- Orders and maintains all spray and turf supplies, chemical usage and handling of related state inspections or oversees vendors used for related work.
- Oversee the IPM program for chemical use throughout campus, as well as the continuity of turf management throughout Campus.
- Fertilize trees, shrubs, flowers and lawn areas following established fertilization program.
- Applies chemical spray applications to plant material under the direction of licensed pesticide applicator.
- Monitors and train others in the proper application of herbicides or pesticides as necessary.
- Mows grass, trim trees and shrubs; remove trash, and remove snow as needed.
- Supports the associated grounds and landscaping requirements due to the development of expanded highly maintained landscaped areas of campus.
- Maintenance to include: herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilization treatments which requires licensing & knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these duties; weed control, trimming of undergrowth and pruning of trees, rip rap and erosion repair, upkeep of drainage structures and snow and ice removal along walkways and steps.