The Assistant Sports Turf Manager reports to the Director of Sports Turf & Grounds and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of ICA facilities and related work as required.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for sporting and special events).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Duties:
The Assistant Sports Turf Manager will serve as the primary sports turf manager for Husky Football and Softball facilities and will be responsible for the daily preparation of those spaces for practices and games. The position will be responsible for planning, supervising and executing the maintenance of those fields and track surfaces while sustaining a high-level playing surface with respect to the best field management practices associated with maintaining professional sports fields in the Pacific Northwest region.
Additional Duties:
- In addition to primary responsibilities, the Assistant Sports Turf Manager will assist with the daily field maintenance for football game and practice fields, softball, baseball, outdoor track, sand volleyball, surrounding landscape areas, and other facilities as assigned. Provide maintenance for artificial turf fields. Sweep, clean, replenish, tine and maintain the turf fields on a regular basis. Paint game fields as required.
- This position will require all types of sports field maintenance labor such as: turf grass management, sod cutting and installation, turf grass sprigging, Irrigation management, mowing, trimming and use of blowers, fertilizing with a walk-behind fertilizer, field markings and logo painting.
- Lead or support the setup, game day coverage, and clean up for soccer games, football games & cleanups, and other events as assigned. Develop layouts for facilities including bleachers, chairs, tables, backdrops, and staging. Assure sites are returned to original conditions.
- Lead seasonal staff or student staff to accomplish day-to-day tasks and during events. Assist in day of game football operations which includes setup, monitoring specified areas during the game, and cleaning the stadium. This may include leading a group of volunteers or temporary labor.
- Develop and direct daily maintenance and preventive maintenance programs. Maintain adherence to safety policies and procedures. Maintain records and inventory for equipment, tools, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. Implement plans to reduce impacts on the environment including recycling, waste management, erosion control, and improve the overall sustainability of the facilities.
MINIMUM REQEUIREMENTS
- Physical ability to do required work AND two years of experience as a Gardener or equivalent work involving grounds maintenance, plant care and landscape construction
OR
- Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience as stated above AND one year of college level training in botany, horticulture, forestry, landscape, irrigation or allied field.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience with athletic field maintenance and athletic turf management. Experience in preparing athletic fields for safety, especially during inclement weather. Availability and flexibility to work seven days a week during playing seasons.
- Strong background in the daily and seasonal maintenance requirements of athletic fields. Knowledge and experience of intercollegiate sports fields-dimensions and game field markings.
- Ability to communicate with coaches specifically with questions about the fields or explanation of fieldwork. Knowledge and experience in maintaining high quality turf grass and artificial turf grass playing surfaces (i.e. fertilization, use of pesticides, topdressing, aerating, irrigation etc.).
- Ability to work in inclement weather.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management or related field preferred. Knowledge of turfgrass maintenance on sand-based fields, especially in western Washington.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have a valid Washington State public operator’s pesticide license or obtain within ninety days.
- This position is designated as one that performs an “essential function”. This position’s incumbent must continue to report to work in the event that the University suspends operations because of severe weather, natural disaster, or other emergency conditions.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
- Pay Range Minimum: $49,740.00 annual
- Pay Range Maximum: $66,720.00 annual
- Other Compensation: Overtime = Time and a half – Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
- Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
- Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
- FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%
