Athletic Facilities & Grounds Manager — Safe, Top-Play Fields

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

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