Turf and Irrigation Manager - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Turf and Irrigation Manager is responsible for supervising crew foremen and staff associated with the care and health of campus bermuda grass event lawns, fescue turf lawns, landscape irrigation, and equipment maintenance operations. This position monitors campus, directs crews, and schedules maintenance/major repairs, and coordinates/manages employees during special events and emergencies. The Turf and Irrigation Manager collaborates with other groups in Facilities Services and departments within the UTK and UT systems to meet their project needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Tennessee state pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain in 6 months from hire
6+ years turf management experience
2+ years supervisory experience
Management skills related to employees, budgets, and other resources.
Knowledge and experience with turf pest/disease/nutrient deficiency diagnosis
Knowledge and hands-on experience with pesticide and fertilization application practices
Ability to work with in UT Facilities Services management computer software.
Ability to solve problems and find solutions to unforeseen issues.
Ability to hold team accountable for policies and procedures established by UTK and the Facilities Services Department
Proficient word processing, spread sheet, and presentation software
Ability to review landscape construction drawings and execute installation
Strong knowledge of Integrated Pest Management practices.
Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, Plant & Soil Sciences or related field is preferred)
Supervision of multiple crews
Strong knowledge of traditional and 2-wire irrigation systems
Knowledge of how to repair issues including plumbing and electrical on an irrigation system.
Ability to monitor and work on the irrigation central control system computer program.
Ability to make minor repairs to grounds equipment
Knowledge of landscape horticulture
Weather related response experience

Responsibilities

Manages employees/monitor campus grounds including but not limited to: Assign daily tasks, long-term goals and objectives
Hiring and employee disciplinary action
Review employee performance
Helps create and implements training programs
Daily evaluation of campus landscape for issues
Daily evaluation of campus grounds for safety and accessibility issues
Works with various campus departments to meet there Turf management including but not limited to: Create and implement a turf care plan for lawns across campus
Soil fertility
Water management
Disease management plan
Weed management plan
Cultural practices and schedule
Monitor turf areas for nutrient deficiency, water needs, compaction issues, weed issues, insect issues and pathogen problems
Schedule in-house turf renovation projects
Hire/manage contractors to perform larger turf renovation projects
Perform office duties including but not limited to: Review/assign work requests
Review employee leave requests
Create/approve/submit purchase documents and invoices
Respond to e-mails and phone calls from UTK departments and campus users
Maintain equipment inventory
Meet/collaborate with other Facilities Services employees and departments
Project management/review including but not limited to: Helps update campus landscape site standards
Reviewing capital project drawings and collaborate revisions before bid processing
Meet with architects and project managers throughout the design and building process
Review final product and help create a punch list
Miscellaneous tasks including but not limited to: Monitor equipment repair shop production and implement changes to increase production
Monitor campus central control irrigation system
Maintain spray records for Landscape Services
Help manage snow/storm clean up
Help manage Landscape Services employees during football game day/clean up