Sports Turf Manager Jobs

By The Maryland - National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)/Montgomery Parks, June 19 - updated July 1 - Rockville, Maryland

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission M-NCPPC, a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking a responsible person to join the Athletic Field Program as an Athletic Field Inspector within Montgomery County Department of Parks, Southern Parks Division.  The department serves a diverse population of over one million residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, and manages 419 parks on more than 37,000 acres of parkland.  The Department has an annual operating budget of over $100 million, a six-year Capital Improvement Program of over $180 million, and a career staff of nearly 800 employees. Southern Parks Division meets both local and regional leisure needs by providing opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities in the most densely populated areas of Montgomery County.  Its mission is to provide users with choices of active and passive recreation in parks and facilities that are safe and well-managed; and to apply best practices of stormwater management and stewardship for both undeveloped land, and our build resources located within the natural environment. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility is to complete routine Athletic Field Inspections on Montgomery County Public School (MCPS), Montgomery County Recreation (MCRD) and M-NCPPC properties. The purpose of these inspections is to monitor ongoing routine maintenance activities being completed by maintenance contractors for quality work and contract compliance.  Inspections are documented in the field using an Enterprise Asset Software system via an Apple-IPad.  Identified safety hazards are dealt with at the time of discovery via e-mail and or phone calls to the property owners or our maintenance contractors. This position may also prepare project scopes, perform project management, and inspection athletic field renovation work being completed by contractors. Examples of Important Duties: Complete MCPS athletic field inspections looking at mowing height, field lining, infield surface playability, aerification to contract specifications, seeding effectiveness, backstop and fencing conditions, plate and pitching rubber safety and goal conditions. Coordinate field visits to intercept contractors and insure compliance to MCPS safety protocols are being followed and that they are working in a safe manner.    Initiate corrective actions for identified safety hazards and follows through to ensure corrective actions were completed. Inspect athletic field renovations and enhancement projects. Verify completed work, contract compliance, and approving payments. Works with MCPS Athletic Field Manager and other staff in program development and implementation. Participates with supervisor in budget preparation, tracking of expenditures, and maintenance contract updates. Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in park management/administration, outdoor recreation, natural sciences, or a related field and one year of park management experience that included supervision and leadership of a staff; or 2. An equivalent combination of education and experience. 3. Valid driver's license. 4. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require: a. Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements upon appointment, or the ability to acquire one within six months. b. Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment. c. Certification by the National Playground Safety Institute. Supplemental Information Certification by the National Playground Safety Institute and Commercial Driver's License is not required. Important Worker Characteristics Skill in operation computer software, apps, electronic communications Ability to calculate decimals, fractions, percentages. Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle and able to navigate to multiple sites daily. Preferred Qualifications MD Cert Fertilizer Applicators License Three years’ experience in Athletic Field maintenance and/or turf management. Supplemental Information: Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply  

By SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, May 5 - updated May 5 - Inglewood, California

SoFi Stadium is located at Hollywood Park and will be a year-round sports and entertainment destination located just four miles from Los Angeles International Airport. The project covers 298 acres of office, retail, and residential space with the centerpiece of the district being a 70,000-seat stadium that will be the home of NFL games for both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park will also play host to the 2022 Super Bowl, the 2023 College Football National Championship, and the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympics, as well as major concerts and other entertainment year-round.  SUMMARY: The Supervisor of Turf and Grounds will supervise and manage the landscape sub-contractor and their daily operations in maintaining the landscape and decorative horticulture throughout the Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District site as well as assisting with the game and event preparations of the stadium playing surface. The daily essential functions are to ensure that the landscaped areas around the stadium, performance venue and district are exceptionally well maintained and in appearance befitting the world class property. This position will also assist with the field painting and preparation of the playing surface for stadium related competitions and large-scale events. The Supervisor of Turf and Grounds will need to lead and direct the staff necessary to complete daily tasks including mowing, edging, trimming of grass areas as well as the ongoing maintenance and growth management of 1,200 boxed trees throughout the property. The Supervisor of Turf and Grounds will be responsible for the proper growth of several different biomes of landscape that are specific to different regions around Inglewood and California. The Supervisor of Turf and Grounds will additionally be responsible for managing the landscape budget for the property including supplies, purchasing and related inventory tracking. The scope of this position encompasses 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week activities.  On an annual basis these activities include approximately an estimated 250+ events via Hollywood Park venues. Hollywood Park has a Fan First mentality, as such this person will ensure an exceptional experience and safe environment for all Hollywood Park staff and visitors.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Directly coordinate, plan and manage daily, weekly, monthly and annual landscape subcontractor work plans to ensure Hollywood Park standards are met in compliance with landscape operations and contractual service obligations within the specified budget of labor and expense. Document all periodic and preventative landscape work in computerized management software. Coordinate landscaping scopes of work and staffing for events held in all Hollywood Park venues and campus with the expectation that work is being executed to minimize the amount of work necessary during business hours. Supervise proper landscape maintenance techniques are being employed to each of the different plant species in the different biomes around the site. Recommend and supervise the decision of granular and foliar fertilizers as well as cultural practices such as fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides. Assist with the preparation of the stadium playing surface for competitions or other large-scale events. This work to include preventative and routine maintenance, painting/striping, installation or removal of required competition elements such as goal posts, goals, sideline equipment, and other necessary items. Protective flooring system (Matrax) installation and removal is also included in scope of work. Schedule, perform and report on landscape maintenance performance designed to ensure the highest landscape and horticultural standards are being upheld. Create remediation plans for corrective actions as necessary. Create work plan for any reparative or restorative work designed to promote the healthy growth of species around the site. Manage compliance with all Hollywood Park and applicable agency safety policies. Ensure that the Hollywood Park policies, procedures and all safety requirements are administered properly. Ensure delivery of training or retraining is completed to address areas of non-compliance with Hollywood Park standards/policies. Manage supply systems; spending, ordering and inventory. Perform routine audits and generate related reports of budget usages. Establish and manage quarterly landscape contractor status/analysis meetings with appropriate staff/contractor. Provide excellent customer service to the Hollywood Park community across all venues and campus proper. Perform additional actions and activities as requested.