ABOUT THE ROLE
Utilizing independent judgment, the Grounds Manager assists the Director of Sports Turf in managing, supervising and coordinating all landscaping needs across all campus facilities, including Subaru Park and the WSFS Bank Sportsplex.
Responsibilities:
- Leader on all beautification projects across campus.
- Major focus on flower bed maintenance, tree and shrub planting and pruning, lawn care and fertilization.
- Responsible for parking lot maintenance and upkeep.
- Responsible for coordinating snow removal procedures, utilizing both in-house labor and 3rd party vendors.
- Responsible for the scheduling, repair and maintenance of all landscape irrigation.
- Work closely with the WSFS Bank Sportsplex staff to ensure all grounds needs are fulfilled for events.
- Assist as needed with field projects, including but not limited to aerification and application of grow lights and covers.
- Manage grounds related service contracts and relationships with vendors.
- Manage and train part time seasonal ground staff.
- Assist in the hiring process of part-time grounds staff.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s/Technical degree from an accredited college/university/school required.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in grounds or turf management.
- Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical principals are helpful
- Hold a valid PA pesticide license or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate all grounds maintenance equipment.
Work environment
The duties of this position are performed indoors and outdoors in the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate to loud during events and minimal during non-event times.
Full description available on the teamworks link.
