Athletic Facilities and Grounds Manager

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Port Huron (MI); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Turfgrass LLC. in Port Huron, Michigan, is seeking an Athletic Facilities and Grounds Manager to lead the maintenance of athletic facilities and sites.

This full-time role covers field preparation, turf management, irrigation, drainage, safety and playability checks, weather readiness, and overall facility oversight. The position requires coordinating staff schedules, supervising custodial care, managing vendors for lawn care and snow removal, and ensuring compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in turf management or facilities management preferred.
• Certification from professional facilities/turf management organization preferred.
• Commercial driver’s license preferred.
• Certification in pesticide application and IPM plan experience.
• Ability to read architectural documents including blueprints.
• Experience with building security and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to interact professionally with stakeholders.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for athletic facilities and sites.
• Oversee maintenance including turf, irrigation, drainage, safety, and playability.
• Ensure compliance with safety and facility regulations.
• Manage staff schedules for custodial care and maintenance.
• Inspect grounds and playgrounds to maintain standards.
• Supervise outdoor facility set-up and breakdown.
• Assist with vendor management for lawn care and snow removal.
• Coordinate fertilizer and weed control with Facilities & Operations Director.
• Oversee winter snow removal and parking-lot salting.
• Suggest improvements to increase efficiency of facilities.
• Provide technical advice to the Director on facility issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Stakeholder interaction

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management, School Facilities Management, or equivalent preferred

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Facilities management software

Job description

Building: Buildings and Grounds
Position: Athletic Facilities and Grounds Manager
Hours/Times/Calendar: 7.5 Hrs. Day /261 Days
Effective: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management, School Facilities Management, or equivalent preferred
• Certification from professional facilities/turf management organization preferred
• Certification as National Certified Playground Safety Inspector preferred
• Ability to obtain or possess a commercial driver’s license
• Certification in pesticide application and experience in IPM Plan management
• General knowledge of construction processes – ability to read and understand architectural documents including blueprints
• Experience with building security and safety procedures
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equipment and systems
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to problem solve and work independently
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recommends comprehensive short and long range strategic planning for athletic facilities and sites
• Responsible for maintenance and care of athletic facilities and sites: field preparation, turf management, irrigation, drainage, safety and playability checks, weather readiness and recovery, and facility and equipment oversight.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal safety and facility legal requirements
• Establishes and administers staff work schedules and procedures for the regular ongoing custodial care and maintenance of athletic facilities and sites
• Inspects all school buildings grounds and playgrounds on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety and security are maintained
• Manages staff to ensure timely outdoor athletic facility set-up and breakdown, including furniture, equipment, food/beverages
• Assists with management of vendors for various services such as lawn maintenance, salting and snow removal
• Responsible for fertilizer application and weed control management in collaboration with Facilities & Operations Director
• Responsible for winter snow removal on operations bus lot and salting on all district parking lots
• Develops strategies to increase effectiveness and enhance efficiencies of athletic sites and facilities
• Ensures preventative maintenance of outdoor athletic equipment and facilities on an ongoing basis, making recommendations for replacement and/or repair of facilities
• Serves as technical advisor to Facilities & Operations Director on all athletic facility and site issues
• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as set forth by District administration

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $51,000 to $56,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information
Patty Commyn
2720 Riverside Dr.
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]