Turf Manager Parks and Recreation (Concurrent Posting)

Description

JOB SUMMARY:  

Responsible for field maintenance and turf management within the Parks and Recreation Department. The responsibilities include: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, scheduling/maintenance, pesticide applications, and compliance of regulatory issues as it pertains to turf management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

· Responsible for all phases of field maintenance and soil management operations, cost control, and personnel.

· Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Department Head on any issues related to field maintenance.

· Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.

· Designs landscape plans for facility grounds and implements the plan.

· Supports and assists with membership seminars and orientations.

· Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

· Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees on the facility grounds.

· Directs and assists staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.

· Provides detailed annual plan for the various property levels and the designated landscaping areas. Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells and other water source usage.

· Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure 

that staff is working within TOSHA, City, state and federal guidelines for 

safe working conditions.

· Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment.

· Plans and recommends budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment.

· Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

· Develops and recommends annual operating budget and plans for maintenance and capital improvement projects.

· Maintains records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.

· Schedules maintenance around scheduled events to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to citizens.

· Coordinates snow removal and winter maintenance activities when necessary.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: None

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of management and maintenance of fields and turf.
• Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in construction and maintenance work.
• Interpersonal skill to work with supervisors, employees, and the general public.
• Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

• Commercial Driver's License; must maintain CDL to drive in emergency situations.

· Restricted use Pesticide Certification;

· Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and first aid certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years’ experience working with Turf Management
• 2-year Degree or Certificate in Turf Management (or related field, like agronomy, horticulture, plant science, soil science).
• Advance computer skills required for financial reporting and control of operations, including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Pesticide Application License

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move, push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move, push or pull up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds or more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.