Turf Management Specialist – Parks & Fields

Presidio Trust; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Turf Management Specialist to maintain and improve turfgrass across sports fields, parks, and recreational areas in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role applies soil science, turfgrass biology, and pest management to ensure healthy, safe turf for use.

This full-time position offers benefits and a starting salary of $82,916. Reports to the Park Maintenance Supervisor and works in the Park Maintenance Department within a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years hands-on turf experience.
• Strong knowledge of turf agronomy, irrigation, pest control, and project management.
• Knowledge of soil science and turfgrass biology.
• Proficiency in pest and disease identification and IPM practices.
• Experience with modern turf management equipment and software for monitoring and scheduling.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good organizational skills for maintenance scheduling.
• Qualified Applicators License or Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Soil Analysis & Fertilization: conduct soil testing and adjust plans.
• Irrigation Management: design, install, and maintain irrigation systems.
• Pest & Disease Control: identify pests/diseases and apply IPM.
• Field Maintenance Programs: lead annual maintenance plans (mowing, aeration, overseeding).
• Chemical Application: oversee safe fertilizer and pesticide use per regs.
• Equipment Operation: operate turf equipment (mowers, aerators, irrigation).
• Event Support: prepare fields for events and surface treatments.
• Staff Guidance: train and supervise groundskeeping staff.

Skills

Turf experience

Turf agronomy

Irrigation

Pest control

Project management

Soil science

Turfgrass biology

IPM practices

Equipment operation

Scheduling software

Outdoor work ability

Organizational skills

Qualified Applicators License

Tools

IPM software

Job description

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Turf Management Specialist to maintain and improve turfgrass across sports fields, parks, and recreational areas in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role applies soil science, turfgrass biology, and pest management to ensure healthy, safe turf for use.

This full-time position offers benefits and a starting salary of $82,916. Reports to the Park Maintenance Supervisor and works in the Park Maintenance Department within a unionized environment.