Park Grounds & Athletic Turf Operations Manager

Howard County Government; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement program

Wellness program

Job summary

Howard County Government seeks a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee grounds maintenance contracts for County parklands and public facilities, and to develop an athletic turf maintenance program for playing fields. The role leads daily work tasks, supervises staff, manages procurement and contractor performance, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

A high school diploma or GED with six years of relevant experience is required, along with Maryland licenses and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required, plus at least six years of relevant experience.
• Possession of a Maryland Class C Driver's License or ability to obtain and maintain.
• State of Maryland Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• State of Maryland Pesticide Applicator Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agronomy, turfgrass science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all grounds maintenance contracts for County parklands and public facilities.
• Coordinate, inspect, evaluate, and revise vendor work.
• Serve as primary point of contact for contract performance and billing.
• Develop contract scopes and participate in procurement for grounds maintenance services.
• Collaborate on design, construction, maintenance, and renovation of parklands and facilities requiring grounds or athletic turf maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and manage an athletic turf maintenance program for playing fields and parkland areas.
• Lead daily work tasks, inspections, and small projects; supervise staff.

Skills

Contract management

Turf maintenance

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field

Job description

Howard County Government seeks a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee grounds maintenance contracts for County parklands and public facilities, and to develop an athletic turf maintenance program for playing fields. The role leads daily work tasks, supervises staff, manages procurement and contractor performance, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

A high school diploma or GED with six years of relevant experience is required, along with Maryland licenses and