Sports Turf & Grounds Manager
About the Position
In this role, you will...
• Manage and supervise staff and contractors in the performance of turf field maintenance activities, including cultural practices, irrigation, integrated pest management, and completion of renovation projects.
• Assist in the development of department standards and expectations for proper routine field maintenance practices, equipment care, and safety protocols.
• Manage and review irrigation system performance and initiate changes when necessary.
• Oversee the development of and implementation of the IPM plan, including fertilization and appropriate applications of herbicides and insecticides per all Federal, State, and County regulations.
• Oversee all field-related projects including but not limited to sod replacements, new field installations, aerification, top dressing, etc.
• Using professional turf grass standards, analyzes and assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of work performed, both by in-house staff and contractors.
• Assist in the training of field staff in proper care and maintenance of athletic fields, including game preparation and logo painting.
• Ensure protocols are established for the proper care, maintenance, storage, and cleaning of all equipment.
• Maintain high standards for customer service, which includes complaint resolution and conflict resolution.
• Periodically serve as the division’s on-duty representative during times of high-volume field use, such as evenings, weekends, and special events/tournaments.
• Coordinate with PRNR Procurement liaison, Procurement, and the Office of Financial Management on the hiring of contractors and vendors, ensuring the Procurement Code is followed.
• Performs public relations functions between the County, community, and various civic agencies and groups.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree in Turf Management, Parks and Recreation, Sports Administration, Public Administration, or a job-related field, and four years of experience in sports field management, or a job-related field
• -OR- eight (8) years of job-related professional experience in sports field management.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree or certification in turfgrass management, agronomy, plant science, horticulture, or equivalent discipline.
• Experience in athletic field construction or renovation, including drainage installation and grading.
• Prior management experience in a high-volume youth sports facility, professional sports facility, or university athletics facility.
• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for five years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: Starting at $75,233.60, based on experience.
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