Sports Turf Trades Worker
SOC 37-3011.00 · ESCO 6113 · OSCA 342532
Role snapshot
Overview
Performs essential hands-on maintenance for sports fields and playing surfaces. This includes tasks such as mowing, aerating, top-dressing, and precise line-marking to ensure optimal playing conditions. Operates a variety of specialized machinery and applies appropriate treatments to maintain turf health, safety, and evenness for athletes.
Ensures safe, high-quality, and aesthetically pleasing playing surfaces, which is crucial for athlete performance, injury prevention, and the overall experience of sports events.
On the job
- Operate mowers, aerators, and other specialized turf maintenance equipment.
- Apply fertilisers, pesticides, and other chemical treatments following safety guidelines.
- Perform precise line-marking for various sports, ensuring accuracy and visibility.
- Monitor turf health, identify issues like pests or diseases, and implement corrective actions.
- Carry out irrigation system checks and basic repairs.
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Average salary
Job outlook
StableDemand is steady. This is an established role with consistent hiring across sectors.
Education & training
Vocational training or certificate in horticulture, turf management, or groundskeeping.
Career pathways
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Who thrives here
Interest profile
realistic · RCA
Individuals who enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and meticulously maintaining outdoor environments to achieve precise standards often find this role rewarding.
Personality characteristics
Conscientious
Approaches tasks with meticulous care, ensuring precise line-marking and proper equipment operation.
Reliable
Committed to consistent turf quality and adhering to maintenance schedules, regardless of weather.
Practical
Prefers hands-on work and finding tangible solutions to immediate problems on the field.
Composed
Remains calm and focused when facing unexpected challenges like equipment malfunction or weather changes.
Independent
Comfortable working autonomously for extended periods, managing their own tasks and responsibilities.
Detail-Oriented
Notices small inconsistencies in turf health or field appearance and takes corrective action.
Best for
- People who enjoy physical work, operating machinery, and maintaining outdoor spaces to high standards.
- Individuals who thrive in structured environments with clear tasks and a focus on precision and safety.
Watch out for
- Requires resilience to varying weather conditions and extended periods of outdoor work.
- Less emphasis on direct social interaction or abstract problem-solving.
A week in the life
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