Athletic Turf Operations Assistant (Fields & Sprays)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks an Assistant Turf Manager, Operations to lead the Athletics Turf staff and oversee day-to-day turf management across the facility's fields.

Responsibilities include planning and directing spray programs, coordinating annual and daily programming with the Athletic Grounds Program Director, and guiding turfgrass services such as field painting and infield dirt maintenance while minimizing conflicts with games and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years' turf management experience, or high school diploma with 7 years of related experience.
• Must obtain a Florida Category 3 Fertilizer and Pest Control License within 6 months of hire.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Athletics Turf staff on a day-to-day basis to support world-class facilities and fields.
• Plan and schedule spray programs, including communication of spraying times across the Athletic Grounds property.
• Assist the Athletic Grounds Program Director with planning, coordination and execution of annual and daily programming.
• Provide guidance to staff involved in turfgrass services including field painting, infield dirt maintenance, and synthetic turf cleanup.
• Work with coaches and other parties to schedule management practices that minimize conflicts with games, practices and events.

Education

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience or high school diploma and 7+ years experience

Job description

Florida State University seeks an Assistant Turf Manager, Operations to lead the Athletics Turf staff and oversee day-to-day turf management across the facility's fields.

Responsibilities include planning and directing spray programs, coordinating annual and daily programming with the Athletic Grounds Program Director, and guiding turfgrass services such as field painting and infield dirt maintenance while minimizing conflicts with games and events.