Turf Manager - Deaconess Henderson Sportsplex

The Sports Facilities Companies•Henderson, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Deaconess Henderson Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Henderson, KY. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Deaconess Henderson Sportsplex is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. The Turf Manager works in all areas of maintenance operations, especially athletic fields. This position will generally involve the performance of manual tasks requiring skilled and semi-skilled work or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. The Turf Manager will supervise and assist co-workers in completing various tasks and day-to-day maintenance duties as required.

Requirements

Associate degree in turf management, related field or equivalent experience is preferred
Knowledge/experience maintaining natural grass, Bermuda grass and synthetic surfaces
Knowledge of irrigation repairs and maintenance is a plus
Can calibrate and operate a turf spray rig for liquid chemical applications
Can calibrate and operate a walk spreader for fertilizer applications
Ability to obtain a Kentucky Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of hire
Available and willing 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

Responsibilities

Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, etc. Facility Maintenance Team Members
Assign, oversee, and assist staff in the completion of maintenance tasks
Monitor inventory and order supplies
Provide knowledgeable service to guests through awareness of the guests, community, trends, and facility offerings
Responsible for opening/closing facility
Record all incidents through daily rounds during league play as Manager on Duty ("MOD") to ensure a safe facility and maintain OSHA and ADA compliance
Mow, trim, edge, sod, aerate and irrigate athletic fields and general ground areas of the park using many different pieces of grounds maintenance equipment
Operate, maintain, and repair Irrigation system
Oversee and manage all pesticide applications
Oversee all field-related projects including but not limited to sod replacements, new field installations, aerification, top dressing, etc.
Prepare all playing surfaces to meet the unique needs of each tournament group
Lead part time staff during weekend tournaments and events
Assist in the completion of needed offseason renovation projects on all aspects of athletic field
Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by the General Manager