Turf Manager - SportsOhio

The Sports Facilities Companies • Dublin, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Turf Manager works across maintenance operations, with a particular focus on athletic fields. The role involves skilled and semi-skilled manual work, as well as tasks requiring knowledge gained through training or experience. The Turf Manager supervises and assists coworkers with day-to-day maintenance, including field care, irrigation, pesticide applications, and renovation projects. The position also helps prepare playing surfaces for tournament groups and supports facility operations during periods of high field use.

Requirements

• Associate degree in turf management or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience maintaining natural grass and synthetic surfaces.
• Ability to calibrate and operate a turf spray rig for liquid chemical applications.
• Ability to calibrate and operate a walk spreader for fertilizer applications.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of hire.
• Availability and willingness to work long hours and varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to follow and give written and oral instructions.
• Ability to promote a positive self-image and lead by example.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of irrigation repairs and maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling Facility Maintenance Team Members.
• Assign, oversee, and assist seasonal team members with maintenance tasks.
• Manage and supervise team members and contractors performing turf-field maintenance, including cultural practices, irrigation, integrated pest management, and renovation projects.
• Mow, trim, edge, sod, aerate, and irrigate athletic fields and general park grounds using grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and repair the irrigation system.
• Oversee and manage pesticide applications.
• Oversee field-related projects, including sod replacement, new field installations, aerification, and top dressing.
• Prepare playing surfaces to meet the needs of each tournament group.
• Assist in training field team members in athletic-field care and maintenance, including game preparation and logo painting.
• Periodically serve as the division’s on-duty representative during high-volume field use, including evenings, weekends, and special events or tournaments.
• Assist with off-season renovation projects involving all aspects of athletic fields.
• Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by the General Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree