Assistant Sports Turf Manager

Job Description

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Sports Turf Manager (Payroll title: Gardener Lead (NE S WFSE Campuswide)) to join their team.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset committed service humility and grit the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations embracing creativity and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UWs 22 sports programs the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the worlds leading public research universities.

The Assistant Sports Turf Manager reports to the Director of Sports Turf & Grounds and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of ICA facilities and related work as required. This position maintains an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values and fosters an inclusive collaborative innovative and nimble environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties:

The Assistant Sports Turf Manager will serve as the primary sports turf manager for Husky Football and Softball facilities and will be responsible for the daily preparation of those spaces for practices and games. The position will be responsible for planning supervising and executing the maintenance of those fields and track surfaces while sustaining a high-level playing surface with respect to the best field management practices associated with maintaining professional sports fields in the Pacific Northwest region.

Additional Duties:

• In addition to primary responsibilities the Assistant Sports Turf Manager will assist with the daily field maintenance for football game and practice fields softball baseball outdoor track sand volleyball surrounding landscape areas and other facilities as assigned. Provide maintenance for artificial turf fields. Sweep clean replenish tine and maintain the turf fields on a regular basis. Paint game fields as required.
• This position will require all types of sports field maintenance labor such as: turf grass management sod cutting and installation turf grass sprigging Irrigation management mowing trimming and use of blowers fertilizing with a walk-behind fertilizer field markings and logo painting.
• Lead or support the setup game day coverage and clean up for soccer games football games & cleanups and other events as assigned. Develop layouts for facilities including bleachers chairs tables backdrops and staging. Assure sites are returned to original conditions.
• Lead seasonal staff or student staff to accomplish day-to-day tasks and during events. Assist in day of game football operations which includes setup monitoring specified areas during the game and cleaning the stadium. This may include leading a group of volunteers or temporary labor.
• Perform other related duties such as sweeping of tennis courts washing track surfaces and maintenance of basketball courts as assigned.
• Control vegetation growth in all areas around the athletic complex buildings and grounds to include but not limited to Husky Stadium Alaska Airlines Arena Husky Ballpark Conibear Shellhouse Husky Softball Stadium Outdoor Track Facility and the Dempsey Indoor Facility. Perform and lead others in planting transplanting pruning and irrigating sports fields shrubs and trees; coordinate and prepare special projects. Perform general landscaping in assigned areas of the athletic grounds. Apply and instruct in the application of pesticides and herbicides for turf grass and landscape plants. Assist with snow removal around all athletic facilities.
• Develop and direct daily maintenance and preventive maintenance programs. Maintain adherence to safety policies and procedures. Maintain records and inventory for equipment tools fertilizers pesticides etc. Implement plans to reduce
• impacts on the environment including recycling waste management erosion control and improve the overall sustainability of the facilities.
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for maintenance construction and repair work. Read and interpret plans blueprints and sketches. Plan and prepare work assignments for utility worker and maintenance custodian crews. Inspect grounds projects. Construct and repair fencing as needed. Perform routine repairs to locks floors walls ceilings roofs stairs track surfaces soccer goals and other related items.
• Use a variety of manual tools and equipment such as rakes hand edgers loppers tampers pruning shears shovels hoes fertilizer spreaders and pesticide sprayers. Operate power and motorized equipment such as blowers turf vacuums and sweepers tractors front end loaders lawn mowers bunker rakes forklifts lawn edgers chain saws small trucks backpack blowers rototillers aerators sod cutters and weed trimmers. Assist with snow or debris removal from sidewalks stairs driveways entry way using manual or self-propelled equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University the NCAA the Conference the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

MINIMUM REQEUIREMENTS

Physical ability to do required work AND two years of experience as a Gardener or equivalent work involving grounds maintenance plant care and landscape construction

OR

Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience as stated above AND one year of college level training in botany horticulture forestry landscape irrigation or allied field.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with athletic field maintenance and athletic turf management. Experience in preparing athletic fields for safety especially during inclement weather. Availability and flexibility to work seven days a week during playing seasons.
• Strong background in the daily and seasonal maintenance requirements of athletic fields. Knowledge and experience of intercollegiate sports fields-dimensions and game field markings.
• Ability to communicate with coaches specifically with questions about the fields or explanation of fieldwork. Knowledge and experience in maintaining high quality turf grass and artificial turf grass playing surfaces (i.e. fertilization use of pesticides topdressing aerating irrigation etc.).
• Ability to work in inclement weather.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Turf Management or related field preferred. Knowledge of turf-grass maintenance on sand-based fields especially in western Washington.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7:00am 3:30pm (evenings weekends and holidays as required for sporting and special events).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must have a valid drivers license and have a valid Washington State public operators pesticide license or obtain within ninety days.
• This position is designated as one that performs an essential function. This positions incumbent must continue to report to work in the event that the University suspends operations because of severe weather natural disaster or other emergency conditions.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

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Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.