Stadium Turf & Grounds Manager — Field Prep & Maintenance

Oak View Group; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oak View Group seeks a Turf & Grounds Manager to maintain Ryan Field's turf for NCAA Division I football, concerts, and major events. You will oversee field upkeep, markings, irrigation, and safety, ensuring the surface is event-ready and compliant with industry standards.

You will collaborate with Northwestern Athletics, Event Management, and Operations, managing schedules, resources, and a team to deliver top-quality field conditions for all events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management, Sports Turf Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience maintaining athletic fields, sports turf, stadium grounds, or similar facilities.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining athletic turf systems.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance, infill management, field testing, drainage, and field protection systems.
• Experience operating and maintaining turf and grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and seasonal maintenance of Ryan Field's turf playing surface and surrounding grounds.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive turf maintenance program including routine grooming, cleaning, infill management, decompaction, and surface inspection.
• Monitor turf performance, drainage, seams, infill levels, and field components for maintenance/repair needs.
• Coordinate regular testing and evaluation of the playing surface for NCAA standards.
• Manage field preparation for football games, concerts, commencements and other events.
• Coordinate field painting, striping, logos, graphics, and other markings.
• Oversee installation and removal of field protection systems and temporary flooring.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Event-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management or related field

Tools

Turf equipment operation

Irrigation systems

Field testing procedures

Job description

Oak View Group seeks a Turf & Grounds Manager to maintain Ryan Field's turf for NCAA Division I football, concerts, and major events. You will oversee field upkeep, markings, irrigation, and safety, ensuring the surface is event-ready and compliant with industry standards.

You will collaborate with Northwestern Athletics, Event Management, and Operations, managing schedules, resources, and a team to deliver top-quality field conditions for all events.