Athletic Turfs Supervisor - Tempe, United States - Arizona State University

Arizona State University

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Tempe, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

This position works under the general direction of the Assistant Manager of Athletic Grounds.

Supervises groundskeepers in the general maintenance of athletic turfs and grounds construction activities to provide for a visually inviting, safe and aesthetic environment for students, faculty, visitors, and staff, as well as for fans watching televised events.

Ensures that goals and objectives are met with strict adherence to NCAA and conference rules and regulations as well as policies and procedures of the department, the University, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Custodial & Grounds

Department Name

SDA AOF

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range
- $42,000 - $46,300 per year; DOE

Close Date

24April2024

Category

Essential Duties

Responsible for the daily preparation of athletic fields and grounds for practices, games, and events.
Primary responsibilities will require all types of turf grass management including but not limited to: mowing, trimming, blowing, vertislicing, aerating, overseeding, sodding, fertilizing, topdressing, pesticide management, line and logo painting, irrigation management and repair.
This position will use a variety of manual tools and equipment such as shovels, rakes, brooms, blowers, string trimmer, edger, sodcutter, utility vehicle, bunker rake, mowers, tractors, forklifts, aerators, etc.
Requires the ability to communicate clearly with coaches and staff
Maintains a working budget.
Organize and lead student labor.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in turf management or related field, plus 2 years of related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieve.

Employee may be required to possess a valid US Drivers license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in turf management or related field preferred.
Experience of athletic field management at NCAA or professional level. (1year)
Evidence of experience working with coaches and administrators.
Evidence of experience establishing and maintaining budgets.
Demonstrated knowledge of proper operation, use and care of equipment, tools and procedures of grounds construction and care.
Demonstrated knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
Demonstrated knowledge of materials, methods and practices used to properly care for and maintain landscape areas.
Demonstrated knowledge of proper body mechanics and lifting procedures/methods.
Demonstrated knowledge of proper calculations used to measure/mix/prepare chemical treatments.
Demonstrated knowledge of intercollegiate sports fields dimensions and markings.
Demonstrated knowledge of conference and NCAA rules and policies.
Demonstrated knowledge of athletic line marking.
Evidence of experience in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment and tools, to include heavy machinery. Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
Evidence of experience in coordinating the work activities of self and others.
Evidence of experience in reading and following directions.
Evidence of experience in working effectively as a member of and/or leading a team.

Working Environment

Activities regularly require long periods of exposure to external elements indigenous to a desert environment, weather, potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
Regularly required to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, tools and machines requiring extended periods of walking over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds.
Availability and flexibility to work occasional long hours, including weekends and holidays.
May supervise staff, students workers, and volunteers.

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the Pac12 conference.
The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.
The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for studentathletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with