The athletic facility tech manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as including but not limited to the following: Perform athletic field and grounds maintenance including mowing, aerating, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation and turf care, fertilizing; spray chemicals including insecticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and related chemicals; follow proper safety precautions; care of trees and shrubs, proper pruning techniques and tree removal. Operate or drive a variety of specialized equipment utilized in assigned projects including tractors, lawn mowers, power and hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, edgers and related equipment; assist in training others to use specialized equipment as necessary.