Sports Turf Manager Jobs

By South Jersey Turf Consultants LLC, Friday at 07:56 PM - Tabernacle, New Jersey

Athletic Field Professional If you are a turf professional that enjoys a fast paced environment, continued professional growth and striving for perfection, then we have an opportunity for you.  South Jersey Turf Consultants, founded in 2009, believes in utilizing agronomic and horticultural best practices to deliver exceptional results for our clients.   Duties & Responsibilities Perform routine maintenance, reconstruction, fertilization and pesticide applications on athletic fields.  Task to include, but not limited to:  Field layout, set up and striping, grooming of infields, mound and plate repair, top -dressing, aeration, seeding, sodding, turf applications and detail mowing. Also responsible for synthetic field grooming and maintenance.  Perform basic preventative maintenance on all equipment which you use. Requirements Experience:  One year in a similar position or three plus years in the turf or landscape construction industry with a passion to learn and strive for perfection. Physical:  Ability to frequently lift 50 or more pounds.  Stand or walk for 8 or more hours. Ability to bend, kneel and squat/crouching for long duration.  Twisting, pushing and pulling while using hand tools. Sitting as needed to operate trucks, tractors and other equipment as needed.  Ability to use mechanic’s tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches. Driver’s License:  Clean New Jersey Motor Vehicle license with the ability to pass the required DOT physical.  Class B CDL a plus. Work Hours:  Vary by project and season of the year.  Generally; 7:00 am – 3:30 pm plus overtime as required.  Weekend work as required. Environmental and Safety Hazards:  Work predominately outdoors in all climate conditions, hot, cold, rain etc.  Exposure to noise of equipment, dust and toxic chemicals.  Individual should be familiar with PPE. Knowledge needed:  General knowledge of athletic field construction, field dimensions and layout.  Basic math and geometry.  A mechanical aptitude.  Ability to operate: tractors, aerators, Line/paint sprayers, infield groomers, skid-steer loaders and a variety of other powered equipment.   A working knowledge of lasers and transits.  A basic understanding of turf care including soils, nutrients and pests that may impact athletic fields.  Competence with computer software such as MS Office. Licenses:  Possess or ability to obtain the following licenses:  NJ Pesticide operator or applicator in the categories required to perform your job duties.  NJ PROFACT fertilizer applicator licenses. Desire:   The motivation, drive and determination to be the best in the industry, providing our clients with the highest level of service and performance possible.   This position requires the desire to be part of a culture of continuous improvement and striving for perfection. Salary/Wage/Benefits:  Commensurate with experience.  Benefits include: Health Insurance, PTO, Uniforms, Company Phone etc.  

By Bernhard and Company, April 8 - North America, Kansas

Business Development Manager Turf technologies – North America Sometimes the grass really IS greener – come and join our growing company Specialist in sports turf technology, Bernhard and Company is committed to providing leading turf care solutions to golf course and pitch care specialists worldwide. Bernhard’s turf care solutions are used at prestigious sporting venues around the world. Following the expansion of our activity into supplementary lighting, we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional to grow with the business. The role will be to demonstrate, sell and promote our range of supplementary lighting and turf technologies in North America. As part of the sales team, the Business Development Manager role is responsible for the sale of turf technologies to new and existing customers within their assigned territory. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities Perform professional presentations and demonstrations of company products. Develop and maintain targeted accounts. Overcome objections of prospective customers. Emphasize product features, benefits, value, quote prices, discuss credit terms and prepare sales reports. Build and foster a network of satisfied customer referrals to create new opportunities for revenue growth. Generate and develop new customer accounts to increase revenue, by cold-calling. Actively manage a call schedule to adequately cover assigned territory/customers in a time-efficient manner. Use marketing data to maximize sales efficiency and effectiveness. Maintain accurate records and reports, including but not limited to, weekly expense reports, sales reports, CRM data, etc. Assist in creating request for proposal responses to potential clients. Build and maintain ongoing awareness of new products by monitoring competition through the gathering of current marketplace information on pricing, products, competitor activities, and other research.

By Clinton Lumber Kings Baseball Club, April 4 - Clinton, Iowa

           CLINTON LUMBER KINGS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUB - Charter Member of the Midwest League - Since 1956 - P.O. Box 1295 · 537 Ball Park Drive · Clinton, Iowa  52732                                                                                                                                           (563) 242-0727 - lumberkings@lumberkings.com · www.lumberkings.com   HEAD GROUNDSKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION -Reports directly to General Manager- FACILITY: Home to Clinton LumberKings baseball team in Clinton, Iowa.  The LumberKings are a member of the Midwest League, and are the Class A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.  A major renovation to the facility was done prior to the 2006 season.  The renovation added a new team clubhouse, indoor batting cages and mounds, and a complete irrigation and playing field construction. Prior to the 2017 season, the infield was completely upgraded. The field is a sand-based short cut Kentucky bluegrass with a Hunter irrigation system. JOB DESCRIPTION: Including – but not limited to – the following activities: Manage the playing surface by mowing, edging and fertilizing grassed playing surface areas, maintenance of the skinned surfaces, repair game mound and home plate along with bullpen mounds, tarping, top dressing of field, disease diagnosis, and aerating the field. Maintain a safe playing surface for the players, coaches, and umpires.  Abide by the Major League Baseball and Midwest League official playing rules as it pertains to field preparation and field layout and design. Set irrigation programs to run and water the field, fixing any breaks or leaks in the irrigation system. Maintain grassed areas outside the playing surface – yet inside the confines of the stadium. Maintain a professional look of these areas by mowing, trimming and edging grassed areas. Spray weeds in or around the stadium when necessary. Maintain indoor mounds and keep batting cages clean for year round use Prepare field for games and batting practice by communicating with coaches and staff for setup and tear down. And maintaining the field before and after games.  Get the field ready for any high school, college games and any other events held on the field. Supervise and schedule game day staff.  Train staff to properly use and maintain equipment in a safe manner. Assist in overall operation of ballclub – assisting other staff members when needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS: 2 or 4 year degree in horticulture, turf grass science, or related field or comparable experience in the turf industry. Must be able to work and communicate well with others including: front office staff, coaching staffs, players, and umpires Ability to work long hours including weekends and holidays for LumberKings games and non-LumberKings events including: high school and college baseball games and any off-day stadium events. START DATE:    Immediately SALARY AND BENEFITS:          This is a year round position. Salary will be based on experience CONTACT INFORMATION:      Submit a cover letter and résumé to: Ted Tornow - General Manager - Clinton LumberKings - tedtornow@lumberkings.com PO Box 1295 / 537 Ballpark Drive / Clinton, IA 52733 / (563) 242-0727 x102           

By Advanced Turf Solutions, March 27 - New Berlin, Wisconsin

Sports Turf Field Technician Milwaukee, Wisconsin Department: J&D Turf Operations Exemption Status: Non-exempt/Hourly JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assist field chief in daily activities at the same or separate job sites Keep daily records of work performed Load and unload trailers used at job sites daily Maintain and service field and warehouse equipment Keep records of maintenance and service on equipment Communicate with the entire organization via e-mail Successfully perform all tasks listed in project calculators Keep accurate DOT logs Make sure all work is performed safely and to the highest quality Make sure work site is cleaned up after each project KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to perform mound, plate, and infield skin construction and renovation on softball and baseball diamonds Ability to aerify, top-dress, and seed both new and existing turf Ability to spread granular fertilizer and perform liquid spray applications Ability to learn in both direct and self-guided manors. Must be able to quickly master field construction and laser grading techniques. Ability to complete physical labor and activities for up to 12 hours daily Ability to professionally interact with customers on site Knowledge of safe operational practices for both field and warehouse equipment Working knowledge of the turfgrass sciences Strong verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Google platform. Time management skills

By Hummer Turfgrass Systems, Inc, March 14 - Manheim, Pennsylvania

Sports Turf Manager   Hummer Turfgrass Systems Inc. is a family owned, natural grass sports field contractor in its 47th year of operation.  We are seeking an experienced sports turf manager to work in our sports field maintenance division.  This position offers an opportunity for growth and advancement within a growing company.    Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to, Pesticide Applications, Fertility Applications, Disease and Insect ID and Diagnosis, Operation of Aeration Equipment, Baseball and Softball infield and mound maintenance. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the natural grass sports fields as well as our sod farm.  Please email your resume to matt@usaturf.com

By Sports Field Solutions, February 25 - Denton, Texas

Sports Field Solutions (SFS) is a high-end, sports field maintenance company. SFS was founded in 2002 in Fort Worth. Since then, we have built and maintained over 1,000 fields throughout Texas. We are blessed to call Baylor University, the Texas Rangers, UT-Austin, SMU, UTSA, UNT, the Sugar Land Skeeters, the Midland RockHounds, and many others our customers. We are always looking to hire people that live our values: Sacrifice, Hunger, Improvement, Eagerness, Love, and Determination. Our mission is to develop leaders in the sports field maintenance industry. With our 25 maintenance contracts, we often promote internally to offer advancement and opportunity to our team members. Current Openings for Assistant Turf Manager: (3) University of Texas at San Antonio, University of North Texas (DFW), Sugarland Skeeters (Houston)  This position is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn all facets of maintaining high quality playing surfaces. This position is responsible for maintaining playing fields, clay areas, and bullpens at the facility to ensure a safe and competitive playing surface that exceeds premier standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare, maintain, and restore athletic fields Apply proper field management techniques including mowing, edging, sodding, infield maintenance and moisture management on all surfaces Report/address field issues such as turf stress, disease, irrigation problems, etc. Monitor, report, and resolve irrigation issues, problems and/or concerns on assigned field complex. Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers and sod cutters. Qualifications: Strong personal/team work ethic Communication and interpersonal skills are critical as we work daily with our customer and team members Self-motivated and possess a desire to learn Take pride in the quality of your work and work ethic Degree from a turf management or horticultural program Turf maintenance experience: Baseball/Softball infield maintenance experience is preferred. Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time, including nights and weekends. Able to work independently and under stressful and fast paced, rapidly changing circumstance