Sports Turf Manager

By Montgomery Parks, Monday at 09:25 PM - updated Monday at 09:26 PM - Rockville, Maryland

Do you love outdoor sports?   Do you have attention to detail for contract specifications and procurement? Do you enjoy working in the green industry? If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks- Southern Parks Division is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a motivated, highly organized, and professional Athletic Field Inspector to join our program which manages over two-hundred athletic fields on Montgomery County Public School Property. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on nearly 37,100 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/ DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology or status as a Veteran. Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Examples of Important Duties Contract Administration:  Completes athletic field inspections with attention to details towards 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. Field inspections are documented using EAM system via iPad. Coordinate field visits to intercept contractors and ensure compliance to safety protocols. Ensure that the protocols are being followed and are working in a safe manner.  Initiate corrective actions for identified safety hazards and follow through to ensure corrective actions are completed.  Inspect athletic field renovations and enhancement projects.  Verify completed work, contract compliance, and approving of payments.  Works with Athletic Field Manager and other staff in program development and implementation.  Oversee the inspection and enforcement of specifications in contracts for successful completions.  Assists in reviewing and approval of invoices in relation to weekly reports for completion of athletic field maintenance operations and capital improvement projects. Solicits vendor quotes, approves quotes, monitors work performance and quality control, and approves invoices. Controls expenditures within the constraints of approved funds. Initiates bid procedures, procures cost quotations and estimates, initiates and reviews purchase requisitions and check requests.  Provides support for drafting of scope of work and evaluation criteria and budgeting for contracts. Ensures internal coordination of review of the solicitation process. Ensures response to inquiries from bidders. Understands and applies the full range of Commission procurement policies and procedures. Conducts, or collaborates with central purchasing, pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences. Participates in evaluation committee meetings and prepares recommendations for vendor award contracts. May enter negotiations with the contractor as a member of a Commission negotiating team, in consultation with Central Purchasing.  Administers contracts, analyzes and monitors contractor performance, interprets and applies contract language in consultation with Central Purchasing, reviews and recommends change order requests and non-routine charges, reviews invoices and, as authorized, approves progress and final payments.  Works with program managers to ensure implementation of the contract lifecycle and corrective actions as needed. May negotiate resolution of contractor performance matters, in consultation with Central Purchasing.  Develops and monitors athletic field maintenance activities including mowing, aeration, seeding, nutrient management, skinned infield routines, grading, sport specific goal inspections and player protection areas.  Obtains soil samples and interprets data for soil science based nutrient management to ensure plant health in maintenance and renovation/construction projects.  Manages and coordinates athletic field maintenance programs on multiple athletic field types such as soccer, baseball, softball, cricket, field hockey, and lacrosse for both youth and adult recreation.  Project Management: Review plans, specifications, and determine scope and requirements of athletic field projects.   Inspect work of crews and contractors to ensure conformance with instructions, maintenance contract, and engineering plans.  Make recommendations concerning major renovation or park development projects, park master plans, Capital Improvement Plan projects, etc. Works with other Commission divisions to ensure that plans and specifications meet park operations goals.  Reviews technical literature, meets with vendors, exchanges information with other government representatives.  Attends conferences to identify new programs, methods, and equipment for use in the parks.  Leads and directs a team of career and seasonal skilled park maintenance workers.  Forecasts jobs requirements to determine the unit's material, equipment, and training needs.  Maintains inventory of related parts and supplies. Communication:  May serve on departmental and interagency committees for the purpose of coordinating and developing programs, resolving problems of mutual interest, or exchanging information. Works with community groups, park and recreation councils, and citizens to resolve problems and promote park operations goals. Investigates complaints involving highly sensitive issues and problems. Acts as a liaison between league coordinators/coaches and management.  Supports coordination with internal and external stakeholders and assists with providing programmatic compliance for successful athletic field communication between multiple agencies such as Community Use of Public Facilities, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Recreation Department, Montgomery Parks, and community recreational organizations.  Human Resources:  Plan, schedule, and assign work to park staff including temporary employees and volunteers.   Recruit, select, and train staff. Initiate recognition and disciplinary actions.  Conduct and monitor the completion of staff training in accordance with compliance standards.  Approve timecards and leave requests.  Participate in employee evaluations, counseling, and documenting employee accidents and injuries.  Budget:  Assists supervisor in budget preparation, tracking of expenditures, and maintenance of contract updates.   Prepares or provides input to annual budget request for assigned areas.  Monitors and controls expenditures and revenues within approved budget.  Acquires informal bids, price quotations, and develops specifications for formal bids. Identifies equipment, materials, and supplies needed and determines best products to fill those needs.  Monitors work of contractors. Approves payments to vendors and contractors.  Develops purchase orders for parts, service, or contractor installation services.  Administrative:  Prepare, initiate, review, and maintain records such as expenditures. Write administrative reports, budget and expenditure reports, work reports, etc.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES   Knowledge of tools, materials, and methods of athletic field design, installation, and maintenance.  Knowledge of soil drainage, chemical and textural properties for plant health Knowledge and experience of organic turf maintenance.  Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and drawings.  Ability to read and write in English and possess good math skills.  Ability to lead and direct the work of others.  Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. 

By New York Jets, November 17 - Florham Park, New Jersey

Title:     Manager, Athletic Fields & Grounds Job Summary: The Manager, Athletic Fields & Grounds reports directly to the Director, Athletic Fields & Grounds.  The Manager works in conjunction with the Director to assign daily task for support staff and provide safe and visually appearing fields and grounds at The Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.  This is a 27-acre facility located in Florham Park, New Jersey. Specific Responsibilities: Ø  Manage the grounds maintenance fleet.  Including records of oil, fuel, air filter changes.  Greasing, blade sharpening, belts and parts inventory necessary to complete task. Ø  Irrigation diagnostics relating to system running properly.  Trouble shoot and repair heads, valves, damaged lines, and solenoids. Ø  Ability to see and understand environmental stress factors for cool season turfgrass diseases and take necessary corrective actions related to such specific disease.  Including Summer Patch, Pythium, Leaf Spot Melt Out, Brown Patch, Pythium Crown and Root Rot, Red Thread, Pink Snow Mold, and Fairy Ring. Ø  Prepare and maintain fields in accordance with NFL specifications.  This will require knowledge in measuring and painting.  Included in the maintenance is soil and tissue testing, moisture monitoring, mowing, string trimming, fertilizer, PGR and pesticide applications, aerification, topdressing, leveling of heads and valve boxes, sweeping, verticutting, sled placement, trash removal, seeding and divot repair Ø  General landscape maintenance for beautification of the facility and special events.  Maintenance includes mowing, string trimming, mulching, weeding, planting, pressure washing, painting, watering, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, pesticide application and snow removal. Ø  Ability to maintain artificial practice surfaces in accordance with NFL regulations.  This will require understanding of manufactures recommendations on infill depth.  In conjunction with infill depth proper grooming techniques and correct technique in operating and recording Clegg Hammer results. Ø  Observe and communicate corrective actions relating to MetLife Stadium playing surface. Ø  Ability to stand in as Director, Athletic Fields and Grounds in case of absence. Ø  All other duties assigned by the Director, Athletic Fields and Grounds. Minimum Qualifications: Ø  Degree in Turfgrass or related field. Ø  Five or more years of landscape or grounds maintenance experience. Ø  Ability to obtain a New Jersey Pesticide License within 1 year of employment. Ø  Ability to obtain a New Jersey Fertilizer Applicators License within 3 months of employment. Ø  Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, run, twist climb and lift 75lbs for extended amounts of time. Ø  Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.   Preferred Qualifications: Ø  Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass, Horticulture or related field. Ø  Experience working in collegiate or professional football. Ø  Experience managing grounds staff. Ø  Experience managing sand based rootzone systems. Ø  Understanding of Excel, Word, Power Point, Concur and ADP. Personal Requirements: Ø  Self-motivated, hardworking individual who is passionate about football and their profession are valued. Ø  Ability to problem solve and act quickly without losing focus is of the utmost importance. Ø  Attention to detail and willingness to do the little things is paramount. Ø  Trustworthy, open and honest in communication.