Athletic Field Turf Operations Manager

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Morganton (NC); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement pension

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

City of Morganton is seeking a Turf Maintenance Manager to oversee the renovation and ongoing maintenance of athletic fields at Catawba River Soccer Complex and Catawba Meadows facilities. You will work with the design firm and contractor to restore the fields and manage maintenance into the future.

This position offers strong benefits including retirement pension, health insurance through the NC State Health Plan, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and

Qualifications

• Experience in turf, lawn and athletic field maintenance.
• Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management Technologies or related field, or equivalent experience, plus pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Working knowledge of landscaping tools and equipment for recreation facilities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work in varying weather, lift 75 lbs, and bend, stoop and climb.
• Must have a driver's license.
• Team-focused attitude supporting City activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fertilizer applications, overseeding and irrigation of athletic fields.
• Supervise staff for weekend baseball/softball and soccer tournaments.
• Perform and assist with mowing, trimming, landscaping and general grounds maintenance.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
• Coordinate with design firm and contractors during field renovations.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Lawn maintenance

Athletic field maintenance

Pesticide applicator knowledge

Equipment operation

Team supervision

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management Technologies or related field

Pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain within 12 months

Tools

Landscaping tools knowledge

Job description

City of Morganton is seeking a Turf Maintenance Manager to oversee the renovation and ongoing maintenance of athletic fields at Catawba River Soccer Complex and Catawba Meadows facilities. You will work with the design firm and contractor to restore the fields and manage maintenance into the future.

This position offers strong benefits including retirement pension, health insurance through the NC State Health Plan, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and