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Superintendent, Turf

Posting Number: req25618
Department: Facilities Mgmt-Operation Svcs
Department Website Link: https://fm.ufs.arizona.edu/
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights: This position is responsible for the overall management of various athletic fields, natural and artificial surfaces, and campus turf on the University of Arizona campus. Athletic fields include the stadium field, football practice fields, soccer field, softball field, baseball fields. This position will provide oversight, planning, and management of over 60 acres of athletic field turf and campus turf. Oversight will include the maintenance of a Power 5 conference athletic turf, ensuring safe playing surfaces for these area as well as providing an aesthetically pleasing campus.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage all personnel functions by developing, maintaining, and evaluating personnel in effective, efficient and safe work procedures.
• Manage equipment, materials, and resources effectively.
• Achieve department goals through development and management of an effective budget.
• Follow up and review all work performed.
• Ensure a safe environment for employees, athletes coaches, and campus guests.
• Supervise, train, schedule and evaluate grounds staff, including full time, temporary and student employees.
• Oversees and coordinates maintenance programs, including equipment maintenance and inventory management, as well as turf treatment and care programs.
• Ensures appropriate tracking, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities to support operational effectiveness and asset reliability.
• Manages and coordinates facilities-related projects initiated by Facilities Management administration, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Provides oversight of contracted service providers to ensure compliance with established performance standards, specifications, and service level expectations.
• Monitors and coordinates external resources responsible for campus and athletic field maintenance, including irrigation systems, landscaping services, mowing, and field repair activities.
• Establishes and promotes best practices for the maintenance of athletic and campus grounds, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and operational efficiency across all contracted services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in project budget development, implementation, and management.
• Thorough knowledge of turf grass science and management, landscape management, computerized irrigation systems.
• Sports field construction experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Adept at operating and maintaining industry-standard equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work closely with all stakeholders, with high level of commitment.
• Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, Agriculture.
• Certified Sports Field Manager Certification (CSFM).

FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $59,404 – $74,254
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade: 8

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level: M2
Job Family: Facilities Mgmt & Services
Job Function: Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Target Hire Date: 5/1/2026
Contact Information for Candidates: HR-UFSPlanning@arizona.edu
Open Date: 4/3/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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