Grounds Supervisor

KANSAS ATHLETICS•Lawrence, KS

1d•$61,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Responsible for grounds, repair and upkeep of Hoglund Ballpark, Anschutz Grass Practice Fields, Rock Chalk Park Soccer, Track Infield/Throws, and Rim Rock Farm Cross Country course. Responsible for grounds preparation of all Athletics facilities for practices and competitions and KAI hosted special events. Coordinate with Facilities/Events Office staff and other University personnel to ensure the optimum and safe use of athletic facilities. Supervises and performs grounds maintenance activities including, mowing, aerating, verti cutting, fertilizations, seeding, sodding, top dressing, and painting sports practice and competition fields and lawns, including irrigation systems Performs application of chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides with proper protocols and certifications Supervises and performs the removal of snow and ice from athletics facilities using hand and power snow removal equipment, including spreads salt, sand and using deicers. Ensures the operational readiness and safety of equipment, such as trucks, trailers, gators, mowers, weed eaters, seeders, paint machines/robot, sweepers, backpack blowers, blades, brushes, and other power and non-power equipment and tools Maintain records of all maintenance of grounds equipment to include, trucks, forklifts, mowers, weed eaters, tractors, trailers, seeder, painter, aerator, blowers, and various other maintenance related tools and equipment Maintain records on field applications and preparations Directly supervise full-time, part-time, and student facility staff. Lead all aspects of workforce management including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Oversee third-party game-day workers and ensure effective event coverage Maintain personnel records concerning direct report staff, to include evaluations, disciplinary actions, position descriptions, and other personnel related documentation Maintain a network of local/regional turf vendors and contractors for materials, supplies and major repair projects Coordinate with Custodial Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to ensure good communication and smooth event operations for game days Occasionally supervises and performs post event trash services and clean up activities Attend scheduled meetings with other departmental staff to address specific needs for present or future fields, grounds projects, and to coordinate efforts on on-going outside practices and competitions, including meeting with Director of Ops and Coaches Manage staff Overtime worked hours to not burn out existing staff Maintain an excellent working relationship with internal campus and external trade partners to best achieve exceptional operations of Athletics Facilities Meet with Assistant AD – Facilities on daily operations and forecasting grounds upkeep activities around sports schedules and seasons and other needs, including contracted services Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant event venue setting to include knowledge of standard practices in grounds upkeep and maintenance, building trades, and equipment maintenance
Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written, and electronic forms
Ability to multi-task, detail orientated, and ability to work with a diverse group of staff
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Chemical Application Certification license

Nice To Haves

Previous intercollegiate/high school athletics experience in grounds maintenance
Previous trades supervisory and management experience

Responsibilities

grounds, repair and upkeep of Hoglund Ballpark, Anschutz Grass Practice Fields, Rock Chalk Park Soccer, Track Infield/Throws, and Rim Rock Farm Cross Country course
grounds preparation of all Athletics facilities for practices and competitions and KAI hosted special events
Coordinate with Facilities/Events Office staff and other University personnel
Supervises and performs grounds maintenance activities
Performs application of chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides
Supervises and performs the removal of snow and ice from athletics facilities
Ensures the operational readiness and safety of equipment
Maintain records of all maintenance of grounds equipment
Maintain records on field applications and preparations
Directly supervise full-time, part-time, and student facility staff
Maintain personnel records concerning direct report staff
Maintain a network of local/regional turf vendors and contractors
Coordinate with Custodial Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor
Occasionally supervises and performs post event trash services and clean up activities
Attend scheduled meetings with other departmental staff
Manage staff Overtime worked hours
Maintain an excellent working relationship with internal campus and external trade partners
Meet with Assistant AD – Facilities on daily operations and forecasting grounds upkeep activities
Perform other duties as assigned