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Job Summary:
The Assistant Sports Turf Manager will aid the Sports Turf Manager in the overseeing of daily care for TCU’s Williams-Reilly Field at Lupton Stadium, Moncrief Field at Amon Carter Stadium, Williams- Reilly Field and Intramural facilities. The position will report to the Sports Turf Manager, but will work closely with the TCU baseball, Football, Soccer, and Track staffs on a daily basis to support practices, games, camps, summer events, tarping, field maintenance, and any other instances that may occur at the field. The position has oversight of six full-time equipment operators for daily support, and oversight of temporary student staff augmentation (approx. 5 students) for home Game Day support. The position is an on campus and in person role.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Maintains infield surface at the highest NCAA Division 1 requirements as well as correct texture and moisture levels. This includes the skinned “DuraEdge” infield.
2. Ensures plate and mounds are in playing condition and have proper moisture.
3. Works with Sports Turf Manager and Sports turf team to ensure all playing surfaces are ready when needed.
4. Organizes crew to paint, mow, and conduct cultural practices when needed.
5. Ensures safe use of all equipment as well as handling maintenance requests and conduct preventative maintenance of equipment.
6. Picks up and removes litter and debris in and around all TCU Athletic Facilities
7. Operates fertilizer and chemical applications and/or operates chemical application equipment
8. Conducts field painting to include logos, game lines, etc.
9. Operates power equipment such as: reel mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, blowers, trimmers, top dressers, aerators, verti-cutters, and Bobcat.
10. Monitors weather on a daily basis and communicates to coaching staff and/or game personnel.
11. Ensures operation of tools and equipment used in the job by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
12. Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
13. Complies with federal, state and local building codes by adhering to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
14. Maintains safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
15. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned.