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The Sports Facilities Companies · 3 days ago

Turf Manager - Starkville Parks & Recreation

Starkville, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Starkville Parks & Recreation is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Starkville, MS. The Turf Manager will oversee maintenance operations of athletic fields, manage team members and contractors, and ensure the proper care and maintenance of turf areas.

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Responsibilities

Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, etc. Facility Maintenance Team Members

Assign, oversee, and assist seasonal team members in the completion of maintenance tasks

Manage and supervise team members and contractors in the performance of turf field maintenance activities, including cultural practices, irrigation, integrated pest management, and completion of renovation projects

Mow, trim, edge, sod, aerate and irrigate athletic fields and general ground areas of the park using different pieces of grounds maintenance equipment

Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation system

Oversee and manage all pesticide applications

Oversee all field-related projects including but not limited to sod replacements, new field installations, aerification, top dressing, etc

Prepare all playing surfaces to meet the unique needs of each tournament group

Assist in the training of field team members in proper care and maintenance of athletic fields, including game preparation and logo painting

Periodically serve as the division's on-duty representative during times of high-volume field use, such as evenings, weekends, and special events/tournaments

Assist in the completion of needed off-season renovation projects on all aspects of athletic field

Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by the General Manager

Qualification

Turf managementIrrigation system maintenancePesticide applicationNatural grass maintenanceSynthetic surface maintenanceTeam supervisionOral communicationWritten communicationLeadership

Required

Associate degree in turf management, related field or equivalent experience is preferred

Knowledge/experience maintaining natural grass and synthetic surfaces

Knowledge of irrigation repairs and maintenance is a plus

Can calibrate and operate a turf spray rig for liquid chemical applications

Can calibrate and operate a walk spreader for fertilizer applications

Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of hire

Available and willing to work long hours and varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to follow and give written and oral instructions

Ability to promote a positive self-image and lead by example

Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high

May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend into awkward positions while performing job functions

Facility has intermittent noise

Company

The Sports Facilities Companies

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation’s leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities.

Founded in 2003