Assistant Turf Manager
Assistant Turf Manager
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13-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 50439 - 55000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
13-04-2025
Job Description
Position Summary
The Athletic Outdoor Facilities Unit is responsible for the administration management and maintenance of all Athletic Facilities including Kenan Stadium Boshamer Stadium Fetzer Field Navy Fields Henry Stadium Belk Track Eddie Smith Field House McCaskill Soccer Center Anderson Softball Stadium Finley Athletic Fields ConeKenfield Tennis Center Carmichael Arena RansonHammrick Cross Country Course University Lake Boathouse 220 Finley and 216 Finley as well as the associated building and grounds. These facilities are used by the Athletics Departments 28 varsity programs University organizations and the local community. This position is responsible for all matters relating to Turf Grass management and directing a unit that includes field and grounds maintenance. Directs all work projects and inspects completed work to ensure conformance to specifications ACC NCAA and any contract requirements. Exercises authority to evaluate and direct work with outside contractors to provide services for department fields and grounds. Responsible for the planning and supervision of competition field venues for all approved events. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service machinery and workforce requirements; answering inquiries form potential customers regarding methods materials and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor material and machinery costs. This position will demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding of a variety of specialized machinery including but not limited to top dresser aerifiers seeder reel mowers utility tractors and boom sprayers. This position will maintain an awareness of current and new technologies procedures and products that could improve the quality of athletic fields. This position has responsibility for demonstrating a clear knowledge of the complex issues of facility/field construction management and maintenance in order to make realtime decisions that are in the best interest of the coaches student athletes and related constituent groups. It has responsibility to abide by all UNC ACC and NCAA regulations.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement proper turf grass maintenance schedules and management practices. Ability to recognize identify and treat turf grass insects and diseases that could damage the quality of turf. Demonstrated communication skills and ability to motivate and direct employees. Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of a variety of specialized machinery. Knowledge and experience with fertilizer and chemical spread formulas used in turf maintenance. Baseball or softball field maintenance experience required. Demonstrated ability to maintain all dirt areas to NCAA specifications to include game mound home plate area bullpen mounds infield dirt baselines and warning track. Ability to communicate with coaches staff vendors contractors etc. A valid NC Drivers License required.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in Turf Grass Management or a related field and substantial work experience with stadium/athletic fields maintenance facility management for major sports events grounds maintenance and crew supervision. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with boom sprayer fairway reel mower and utility tractor. Thorough understanding and ability to manage crews who perform aerifying topdressing and sod work in athletic fields. Pesticide applicator and respirator (general use). A valid pesticide license preferred.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Evenings Nights and Weekend work occasionally. Overtime required.
The Athletic Outdoor Facilities Unit is responsible for the administration management and maintenance of all Athletic Facilities including Kenan Stadium Boshamer Stadium Fetzer Field Navy Fields Henry Stadium Belk Track Eddie Smith Field House McCaskill Soccer Center Anderson Softball Stadium Finley Athletic Fields ConeKenfield Tennis Center Carmichael Arena RansonHammrick Cross Country Course University Lake Boathouse 220 Finley and 216 Finley as well as the associated building and grounds. These facilities are used by the Athletics Departments 28 varsity programs University organizations and the local community. This position is responsible for all matters relating to Turf Grass management and directing a unit that includes field and grounds maintenance. Directs all work projects and inspects completed work to ensure conformance to specifications ACC NCAA and any contract requirements. Exercises authority to evaluate and direct work with outside contractors to provide services for department fields and grounds. Responsible for the planning and supervision of competition field venues for all approved events. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service machinery and workforce requirements; answering inquiries form potential customers regarding methods materials and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor material and machinery costs. This position will demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding of a variety of specialized machinery including but not limited to top dresser aerifiers seeder reel mowers utility tractors and boom sprayers. This position will maintain an awareness of current and new technologies procedures and products that could improve the quality of athletic fields. This position has responsibility for demonstrating a clear knowledge of the complex issues of facility/field construction management and maintenance in order to make realtime decisions that are in the best interest of the coaches student athletes and related constituent groups. It has responsibility to abide by all UNC ACC and NCAA regulations.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement proper turf grass maintenance schedules and management practices. Ability to recognize identify and treat turf grass insects and diseases that could damage the quality of turf. Demonstrated communication skills and ability to motivate and direct employees. Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of a variety of specialized machinery. Knowledge and experience with fertilizer and chemical spread formulas used in turf maintenance. Baseball or softball field maintenance experience required. Demonstrated ability to maintain all dirt areas to NCAA specifications to include game mound home plate area bullpen mounds infield dirt baselines and warning track. Ability to communicate with coaches staff vendors contractors etc. A valid NC Drivers License required.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in Turf Grass Management or a related field and substantial work experience with stadium/athletic fields maintenance facility management for major sports events grounds maintenance and crew supervision. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with boom sprayer fairway reel mower and utility tractor. Thorough understanding and ability to manage crews who perform aerifying topdressing and sod work in athletic fields. Pesticide applicator and respirator (general use). A valid pesticide license preferred.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Evenings Nights and Weekend work occasionally. Overtime required.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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