Purpose of Position

The Sports Turf Specialist will be a member of a highly talented team that makes up part of the turf management staff for mTrade Park. He/she will be directly involved in the day-to-day field, grounds and park maintenance.  The Sports Turf Specialist will perform all duties required to maintain a sand base and native soil Bermuda grass fields on all ball fields as well as synthetic turf maintenance. The Sports Turf Specialist will report directly to the Sports Turf Manager/Associate Turf Grass Manager. Other duties include preparing the infield skin, mound area, plate area, sod work, fertilizing, weed and disease control, aerating, topdressing, mowing, edging, irrigation, pregame field prep, tarp handling, restrooms cleaning and field set up. 

Supervision Received

The immediate supervisor for this position is to the mTrade Park Director, Sports Turf Manager, Associate Turf Grass Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform skilled/manual work functions related to the maintenance and operation of athletic fields.

• Responsible for maintenance of all high-quality equipment in order to extend the useful life to minimize repair and replacement cost.

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of the playing fields.

• Knowledge of proper water management.

• Knowledge of proper seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and pest and weed control.

• Open and close, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.

• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs.

• Keep records of work completed.

• Collect and dispose of solid waste from buildings and grounds; pick up litter from premises.

• Available to work a full schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions

• Assist in keeping maintenance shop area clean and organized at all times.

• Maintain buildings and grounds of mTrade park

• Empty all garbage cans daily and take out trash

• Sweep/mop restrooms as needed.

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms daily

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

The Sports Turf Specialist must have knowledge of playing surfaces, as well as the common and perimeter areas of mTrade Park.  The Sports Turf Specialist will perform all duties required to maintain a sand base and native soil Bermuda grass fields on all ball fields as well as synthetic turf maintenance. Other duties include preparing the infield skin, mound area, plate area, sod work, fertilizing, weed and disease control, aerating, topdressing, mowing, edging, irrigation, pregame field prep, tarp handling, restrooms cleaning and field set up. 

 Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to conduct his/herself in a professional manner

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and skills.

Must be enthusiastic, willing, and able to learn quickly.

Work autonomously when necessary

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions

Deal with others in a professional manner

Maintain professional composure in heated situations

Implement and follow departmental and City policies and procedures

Special Requirements

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. At least 2-3 years of turf management experience..

Tools and Equipment Used

Use various pieces of office equipment, including typewriters, photocopiers and facsimile machine.  Use a multi-line telephone system to answer and transfer calls.  Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all special lawn equipment used to maintain grounds.

Use a 10-key adding machine or calculator

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to a weight of seventy-five (75) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The Sports Turf Manager works regular hours, with occasional extra work when the workload demands it.  There is no shift work involved with this position.  The person in this position is not on call.  90% of the work for this position is outdoors.  The position has accountability for monetary; safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.

There is some exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials. The stress level associated with this position is moderately high, but may be even higher depending on the workload

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; Oral interview and background investigation; and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended to be used only as an illustration of various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job may change.

Job #626881