Athletic Field Operations Supervisor

HES Facilities; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Grounds/Sports Fields Manager at HES Facilities Management oversees daily athletic field maintenance, operations, and staff across the District. You will ensure high-quality field conditions, safety, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with client staff and contractors.

This role requires strong leadership, field maintenance expertise, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and safety records in an outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in Horticulture or related field with 5 years of supervisory experience.
• 10 years of athletic field management experience, including at least 5 years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct and perform daily athletic field maintenance operations including mowing, painting, irrigation maintenance, field repairs, infield dragging, aeration, overseeding, and chemical applications.
• Conduct regular field inspections and maintain safe, playable conditions.
• Monitor labor hours, material purchases, and grounds maintenance budgets.
• Supervise crew leaders and hourly employees, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs for grounds equipment.
• Coordinate with client staff regarding field operations and special events.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with client safety standards.
• Maintain daily operational logs and all required chemical, fertilizer, seed, and safety documentation.
• Conduct safety training and maintain SDS records in compliance with regulations.
• Interpret specifications, manuals, blueprints, and schematic drawings related to grounds equipment and systems.
• Follow all company, client, and regulatory policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of athletic field

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Basic math and recordkeeping

Follow written and verbal instructions

Problem solving

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Horticulture or related field + 5 yrs supervisory

10 yrs athletic field management experience with ≥5 yrs supervisory

Tools

Virginia Pesticide License in Turf

Virginia Commercial Fertilizer Applicator License

Job description

The Grounds/Sports Fields Manager at HES Facilities Management oversees daily athletic field maintenance, operations, and staff across the District. You will ensure high-quality field conditions, safety, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with client staff and contractors.

This role requires strong leadership, field maintenance expertise, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and safety records in an outdoor environment.