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By The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, - Riverdale, Maryland
Are you an experienced manager wanting to take on a challenge? Are you creative and intuitive in your approach to multitasking? Do you enjoy using technology to seek out efficiencies? If you answered YES to these questions, The Montgomery County Department of Parks – Southern Parks Division is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, highly organized, and professional manager to be a Program Manager for our Athletic Fields. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is seeking an Athletic Field Program Manager to work within Montgomery County Department of Parks. The department serves a diverse population of over one million residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, and manages 420 parks on more than 37,110 acres of parkland. Park facilities and amenities include 490 miles of streams, 303 tennis courts, 298 athletic fields, 274 playgrounds, 226 basketball courts, 275 miles of paved and natural surface trails, 136 picnic areas, 157 historic sites/structures, 105 campsites, and 24 park activity buildings, as well as nature centers, miniature trains, indoor tennis facilities, boat rental facilities, indoor and open-air ice rinks, event centers, public gardens, lakes, ponds and more. 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. The mission of Montgomery County Department of Parks is to: Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources. Balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation. Offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles. Provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities. Be good and get better every day in providing maintenance services to our parks. For additional information about the Department, visit www.Montgomeryparks.org. The Department is seeking a seasoned park professional manager who has significant experience in managing athletic field programs. An ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in public administration, park management, natural sciences, or related subjects. The Athletic Field Program Manager reports directly to the Southern Parks Division Chief and manages the Athletic Field program for the department. This position provides guidance to ensure effective management in the areas of athletic field planning, design, construction, maintenance, policy developing and implanting a diverse and comprehensive program for user-groups. A critical aspect of this position is the capacity to build constructive relationships and effective partnerships with local government officials, business groups, recreation councils and Commission units to coordinate projects and activities. Management Managing assigned program(s) and developing program goals and objectives for the Department. Managing one program, and initiatives as needed to improve delivery of the Department’s services. Oversight and Administration of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Contract. Coordinating Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for MCPS renovation. Working with the public affairs team to craft responses to emails, citizen concerns, and any related conservation issues and complaints. Collaborating with all stake holders to plan, recommend, and implement ballfield construction & renovation as needed. Collaborating with the department’s design and construction teams, managers/supervisors, engineers, and governmental agency staff to read and interpret building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and sketches to determine equipment, materials, and methods required to complete tasks. Meeting with Planning Board, County Council, County agencies, and Civic Associations on various issues as needed. Developing and presenting quarterly reports to Board and County Council regarding Pesticide Legislations updates; permitting updates; CUPF updates; Customer satisfaction results; pesticide field pilot program updates, user grant updates etc. to name a few. Making presentations, conducting research, and providing Semi-Annual Report(s), Ballfield Initiatives CIP Accomplishments etc. Ensuring recreation of Montgomery County Public Schools and Private User Groups are being met. Contributing to the formation of new policies, athletic field programs, and initiatives as needed to improve delivery of the Department and user needs. Working collaboratively with user-groups and conducting needs assessments, establishing initiatives and priorities for such groups as – Cricket, Ball Field Initiatives, CIP Review Selection Committee and Ball Field CIP projects. Developing new inclement weather standards and regulations for field closures, renovations, and repurposing. Maintaining department wide consistency in programs, policies and implementations related to Athletic Fields maintenance standards, maintenance programs and equipment maintenance. Budget & Financial Providing fiscal oversight of assigned portions of annual budgets and effectively develop, defend, administer, and monitor the budget for the Program and Department. Analyzing expenditures, preparing budget and salary projections, and tracking work years and positions to stay within the fiscal year budget. Monitoring inventories, pesticide use, and overtime utilization to compare to budget. Assisting Park Managers with establishing budgets that reflect appropriate projected expenditures and revenues. Ensuring compliance of all Park Managers with financial procurement procedures and budgetary commitments through quarterly reviews. Managing a program budget and establishing financial controls and expenditure. Obtaining and preparing for bids and price quotes. Preparing purchase orders, check requests within divisional guidelines and monitoring sub-contractor payments etc. Human Resources Promoting a diverse work force and ensuring vacancies are filled in a timely manner by supporting, engaging, and developing all employees, through effective recruitment efforts that reach and engage a diverse applicant pool. Demonstrating effective performance management practices including clear communication of expectations, providing regular feedback, and holding staff accountable for work performance. Support with any ongoing training and development initiatives through consistent evaluation of compliance of commission policies and practices, and employee development needs. Personnel supervision. Skills & Characteristics: Comprehensive Knowledge of: (1) park administration; (2) management; (3) public administration; (4) supervision; (5) Commission organization*; (6) Commission policies and procedures*; (&) Commission activities*. Considerable knowledge of: (1) Arboriculture; (2) Architecture; (3) Biology; (4) Botany; (5) Business Administration; (6) Environmental Science; (7) Equal Employment Opportunity; (8) Geology; (9) Horticulture; (10) landscaping; (11) Merit System Regulations*; (13) planning; (14) Recreation; (15) Safety; (16) Urban Forestry; (17) Wildlife Management; (building trades;) Note: Except where asterisked, comprehensive knowledge would be required of all applicants before employment in this class; considerable knowledge required would depend on divisional assignment. Skill in the operation of (1) Auto; and (2) Truck Ability to: (solve complex problems involving many variables; (2) analyze and evaluate data; (3) calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; (4) read technical reports and correspondence (5) use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar; (6) read technical reports and correspondence; write technical reports and correspondence; (7) make oral presentations to large groups; (8) organize work efficiently; (9) provide courteous service. * Developed primarily after employment in this class. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Park Administration, or Park conservation, maintenance, and development operations. Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification or the ability to achieve it. Proven proficiency with use of technology and computer systems for data analysis, communications, presentations, and reporting. Ability to communicate in another language a big plus. Work Conditions: Works in an office environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. May work evenings and weekends. An essential employee that is on-call 24 hours for any emergencies. Substantial pressure to meet deadlines.
- $73,760 to $133,049 per year
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By Maryland SoccerPlex, - Boyds, Maryland
MANAGER Maryland SoccerPlex Grounds & Environmental Management (GEM) Does using your turfgrass management skills / knowledge in 1 of the most unique environments in the world sound fun?! Are you interested in creating new solutions & challenging the status quo w natural grass playing surface maintenance? Is learning new things daily something that drives you? Can you see yourself as more of a "Coach" as opposed to a "Manager"? If yes to any of these, this opportunity to join the SoccerPlex GEM team as Manager of Grounds might be just for you! JOB DESCRIPTION Manager of Grounds (Manager) runs & oversees day-to-day operations of the Maryland SoccerPlex Grounds Maintenance operation. Responsibilities of the Manager include Staff Management, Operations, & Quality Control Staff Management: Motivate, empower, & supervise full-time, part-time & seasonal grounds staff (including those in the SoccerPlex Soccer Field Maintenance Apprenticeship program) in a manner that provides a safe space for team members to be themselves, learn, & thrive Assist with developing staffing schedules for field maintenance & field renovation work that is taking place 12 months of the year Assist w recruiting, selecting, & hiring apprentices + full-time, part-time, & seasonal grounds staff Field Maintenance Operations: In collaboration w Director of Grounds: Collaborate in development of field & grounds maintenance plans, all based off data & analysis Support the implementation of the field & grounds maintenance plans via mowing, spraying, fertilization, soil decompaction, etc Operate field maintenance equipment including various mowers, tractors, utility carts and other equipment essential to soccer field & natural grass maintenance Learn to operate Turf Tank field lining robots that are used to do all field layouts & field painting Manage contracted Equipment Maintenance Technician w maintaining large John Deere & Redexim field maintenance equipment fleet Assist with irrigation management & irrigation system maintenance on the 50 acres of irrigated natural grass across the park Collaborate with Director on planning of minor & major field renovation projects as part of an ongoing field improvement master plan. 2022 renovations include: - Replace SoccerPlex Stadium cool season grass w Tahoma31 Bermudagrass - Fraze Mow & reestablish 4 +fields - Major drainage installation on 3 fields Assist with in-house field renovation work that includes - sand slit installation w Redexim SandMaster - fraze mowing - Bermudagrass sprigging - sod installation (limited) Quality Control: Observe field conditions on a daily basis Perform Field Surface Testing & Analysis to ensure field safety Assist with execution of environmental safety & environmental management plan Inspect field maintenance work being performed by other staff members to ensure quality Assist with enforcement of OSHA & SoccerPlex employee safety protocols / programs ABOUT MARYLAND SOCCERPLEX SoccerPlex is one of the premier outdoor sports complexes in the United States. On the northwest side of Washington, DC in Boyds, MD, SoccerPlex hosts 7,000 events / year - for youth to Pro – across 24 full-size fields. Opened in 2000, SoccerPlex was built & is operated / maintained by Maryland Soccer Foundation (501c-3) ABOUT SOCCERPLEX GEM Grounds & Environmental Management (GEM) is tasked with maintaining the 160-acre SoccerPlex to the highest quality possible. The high quality kept on SoccerPlex's 21 heavily used natural grass fields is what the GEM team is best known for. - SoccerPlex GEM is constantly creating new ideas & testing new concepts for sports field maintenance (SFM) - Widely used concepts for SFM that have originated at SoccerPlex include modern style fraze mowing, "Blue-muda", seed-to-play in 35 days w 100% Kentucky bluegrass, "rain-out proof" native soil fields, & #GrassCanTakeMore® The unique work experience with GEM has yielded career success for many team members. GEM Alumni include: 5 - Director of SFM in MLS (1 MLS & NFL) 2 – Director of SFM for Parks & Recreation 2 - Manager of SFM in NCAA D-1 1 – large territory manager for a turfgrass sales company We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- $70,000 to $80,000 per year
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By Massachusetts Institute of Technology, - Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sports Turf/Facilities Worker The MIT Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) seeks a sports turf/facilities worker to service indoor and outdoor needs specific to the Athletics Department. Will be responsible for outdoor sports turf and sports surface maintenance, ice rink setup and maintenance (including Zamboni operation), field layout for competitions and the set up of goals, flags, hurdles, and other equipment as needed; indoor court surface maintenance, including painting ice and oil mopping athletic floors; setting up for athletic and non‐athletic events that are hosted by the Athletics facility, including public address systems and bleacher/chair and table arrangements; maintenance of Athletic Zone equipment, including small power tools, hurdles, goals, nets, and other equipment as needed; trash removal; floor scrubbing; and picking up and fully cleaning bathrooms, showers, and locker facilities. Will operate handheld tools, walk‐behind tools, and ride‐on equipment; plow and shovel snow; set up, operate, repair, and monitor the irrigation system; remove trash, litter, leaves, and/or any material that could pose safety risks; direct DAPER facilities team personnel in tasks such as pruning, planting, fertilizing, and irrigation repair; install and maintain seeded and sodded sports playing surfaces, including fertilizer and pesticide application; assist with maintenance on synthetic turf fields; prune, fertilize, and apply pesticides; plant trees, shrubs, and flowers; design, install, and maintain gardens, water features, and other landscape elements; maintain hardscape, including power washing and cold patching; receive workflow assignments, pick up and select materials, and complete tasks accurately with feedback as needed. Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree in sports turf management or related field At least four years’ work experience in facilities and sports field maintenance Schedule: · September 1 to November 1 and February 15 to through May 15, Tuesday through Saturday 6:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. · November 2 to February 14 and May 16 to August 31, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers. Please reference job number 22091. MIT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.
- $34 to $35 per hour
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By Sheboygan Area School District, - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
The Sheboygan Area School District is looking for a maintenance specialist to work in their Community Recreation Department and Facilities Services Department. Employment Terms and Essential Functions: This is a shared position between the Community Recreation Department and the Facilities Services Department. The starting rate of pay for both positions is $19.20 per hour. Recreation Maintenance Specialist in the Community Recreation Department: This part of the position will work for seven months – April 1 through October 31. April 1 through May 31 days of work will be Tuesday through Saturday. The June 1 through October 31 days of work will be Monday through Friday. All hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Under the direction of the Community Recreation Department Director and the leadership of the Recreation Department Foreman, this position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive recreation maintenance program including an athletic turf maintenance program that involves the supervision of seasonal staff for that program. Facilities Services Maintenance Specialist in Facilities Services: This part of the position will work for five months – November 1 through March 31. The days of work will be Tuesday through Saturday and the hours will be 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Maintenance, this position performs preventive and corrective maintenance to the buildings, grounds, and mechanical equipment of the district. May also participate in remodeling or renovation projects and the installation of new equipment. Substitute custodial duties may be assigned as needed. Qualifications: Previous employment record of being reliable, dependable, and punctual. Ability to use common hand and power tools. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to communicate with the building principal, staff, parents, and others. Ability to troubleshoot problems with buildings, equipment, and machinery and plan and carry out the most effective methods of repair. Ability to demonstrate and perform preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment. Ability to demonstrate and repair floor systems, including carpet, vinyl, and ceramic. Ability to perform preventive maintenance on drain lines. Experience and ability to perform preventive maintenance on fan shaft bearings, sheaves, and coils. Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time. Ability to work extended periods of time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Ability to lift a 65-pound weight unassisted from the floor to waist height repetitively. Ability to lift a 40-pound weight overhead, unassisted and work in confined spaces or elevated positions (scaffold, extension ladders, etc.) in all types of weather for extended periods. Ability to maintain and operate a tractor and other motorized equipment (lawnmowers, snow blowers). Must be able to work at heights of approximately 30 feet when servicing scoreboards, nets, etc. Also work in confined spaces, elevated positions (scaffolds, power lifts, ladders), and work outdoors in all seasons. Must be mechanically inclined, with the ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on gas and diesel engines. Ability to supervise and coordinate seasonal and part-time maintenance employees. Ability to coordinate and complete a variety of projects simultaneously and work with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate with department staff and the community.
- $39,500 to $45,000 per year
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By Real Salt Lake, - Sandy, Utah
JOB TITLE: Superintendent of Fields and Grounds, America First Field, (Formerly Rio Tinto Stadium) DEPARTMENT: Real Salt Lake Grounds Crew, Sandy, Utah REPORTS TO: Director of Fields & Grounds-Dan Farnes FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Summary: This full time, at-will, position will report to the Director of Fields and Grounds. Under his supervision, this position participates in the maintenance of American First Field (AFF), America First Field II (AFF2), common grounds maintenance, and related work as required. He/she typically conducts maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment used in the field of Turfgrass Management. This position will focus on maintaining AFF, the main stadium field for Real Salt Lake, and AFF2 used as a training field for RSL, camps, and corporate events. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · The Superintendent of Fields and Grounds leads a crew of two full time employees and one part time employee in all aspects of athletic field maintenance, facility grounds maintenance, and equipment maintenance. · Must have experience in: o Budgeting o Fertilizer application and calculations o Daly/Weekly/Monthly planning o Crew motivation and support · Sports field maintenance labor includes: o Kentucky Bluegrass maintenance o Sod cutting and installation o Irrigation management o Mowing, trimming and use of blowers o Fertilizing with a walk-behind fertilizer and Lely spreader o Field markings and logo painting for soccer, football, rugby, and lacrosse · Operating and maintaining power equipment such as: o Reel and Rotary mowers o Tractors, Top dressers, Aerators o Utility vehicles o Backpack Blowers o Trimmers NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Assist with other duties as assigned.
- $60,000 to $65,000 per year
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