What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Turf Manager - UTSA position at Sports Field Solutions?
SPORTS FIELD SOLUTIONS IS SEEKING AN:
Assistant Turf Manager
To assist in maintaining immaculate sports fields at UTSA.
WHO YOU ARE
You love sports and you love the beautiful fields or favorite teams play on. You spent your childhood summers on baseball fields, your fall Friday nights under stadium lights, and your winters on hard courts. You love the feeling of putting in a hard day’s work. You’ve got a vision for personal success and a work ethic to get the job done. You come to work each day ready to make a positive impact and be a part of a winning team. You are meticulous. Others see perfection when they look at your fields, but all you see is the almost-imperceptible divot in center field from the previous night’s diving catch. You love being part of a team. Could you do it alone? Sure. Do you prefer the camaraderie of a team working to build a premium brand? Absolutely.
WHO WE ARE
We love sports fields. How much? As much as Texas loves its high school football. That's a lot. We know that the difference between feeling like a professional athlete and a high school walk-on is often the quality of the playing surface. We love nothing more than the glimmer of stadium lights on a freshly-cut, pristine natural grass playing surface. Finally, we believe that great people transform businesses. We provide a vision and then ask our people to creatively use their talents to achieve it.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, maintain and restore grounds within the assigned field as directed, including any and all activities or tasks fundamental to baseball/softball/track & field/soccer/football field care.
- Monitor, report, and resolve irrigation issues, problems and/or concerns on assigned fields or complexes.
- Communicate with coaching staff regarding practice/game schedules, camp dates, inclement weather situations and other needs.
- Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers and sod cutters.
- Report/address field issues such as turf stress, disease, wear areas, etc.
- Perform general landscaping duties as assigned.
- Work with other grounds staff as directed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform preventative maintenance operations on various pieces of equipment
- Assist with tarp handling and inclement weather situations when customer deems necessary
REQUIREMENTS
If the description above resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Ideally, candidates will have 2 years of experience in groundskeeping and turfgrass management. A valid driver’s license is required. Informal requirements include someone with a passion for learning, a commitment to producing high-quality work, strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.
Salary : $40,000
