Sports Turf Manager

Union Depot; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Eligibility for incentive or bonus program

Job summary

Union Depot is seeking a Sports Turf Manager in Petersburg, VA to oversee the maintenance and quality of athletic fields. The ideal candidate will ensure fields are safe and ready for all events, leading a grounds crew with a focus on high-performance standards.

Compensation ranges from $21 to $23 per hour, with specific offers based on experience and market data. The position requires a standard Monday–Friday schedule with potential weekend and seasonal adjustments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a grounds crew.
• Commitment to maintaining high-performance playing surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily maintenance and preparation of athletic fields.
• Ensure fields are safe and visually appealing for practices and events.
• Manage the quality of playing surfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Field maintenance

Job description

The Sports Turf Manager is responsible for the daily maintenance, preparation, and overall quality of all athletic fields. This role ensures that fields are safe, visually appealing, and game-ready for all scheduled practices and events. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong organizational skills, the ability to manage a grounds crew, and a commitment to maintaining high-performance playing surfaces.

Compensation: $21–$23/hour

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefits

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management.

Petersburg, VA (Onsite – Virginia State University)

Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Flexibility required for weekends, game days, and seasonal schedule adjustments (including potential 4x10 shifts).