Sports Turf Manager Job at TurfNet in Town of Florida

Position Overview

This Parks Manager position is responsible for developing and implementing plans for the successful maintenance of all athletic fields and grounds, planning, overseeing and project-managing major athletic grounds and field renovation projects. Specifically, this position will manage the care and maintenance of Bermuda turf and grounds for an Internationally Certified Cricket grounds and multipurpose stadium. The Turf Manager is responsible for the staff oversight of assigned personnel. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and managing budgets related to athletic fields and grounds, purchasing, maintaining and managing inventory of athletic field maintenance equipment and supplies, supervising the conversion and protection of athletic fields during special events, restoring fields damaged by weather, use or other conditions, managing and reviewing irrigation system performance and initiate changes when necessary, and attending sporting events to supervise field use. Furthermore, this person will be a Division-wide subject matter expert (SME) for the Parks and Recreation Division's sports/athletic fields turf maintenance.

General Description

This classification performs management duties associated with regional parks, neighborhood parks, and/or nature centers. This classification is distinguished from the position of Parks Manager, Associate by an increased level of operational and management responsibility for multiple regional and/or neighborhood parks and/or nature centers, park size, the complexity and types of programs, event, and amenities being managed, the number of subordinate staff supervised, and the years of experience required.

Preferences

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Master's Degree with major coursework in Agronomy, Turf/Turfgrass Management, Landscape Management, or closely related fields.
• Commercial Pesticide and/or Fertilizer Applicators license from the State of Florida
• Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM)
• GI-BMP Certification
• Certified Arborist
• Four (4) or more years of experience in golf course construction or sports turf construction.
• Four (4) or more years of experience operating and maintaining sports field/commercial irrigation systems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of turf chemicals and South Florida landscape plants.
• Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole).

Additional Information

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination and clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.