Superintendent, Turf

• Manage all personnel functions by developing, maintaining, and evaluating personnel in effective, efficient and safe work procedures.
• Manage equipment, materials, and resources effectively.
• Achieve department goals through development and management of an effective budget.
• Follow up and review all work performed.
• Ensure a safe environment for employees, athletes coaches, and campus guests.
• Supervise, train, schedule and evaluate grounds staff, including full time, temporary and student employees.
• Oversees and coordinates maintenance programs, including equipment maintenance and inventory management, as well as turf treatment and care programs.
• Ensures appropriate tracking, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities to support operational effectiveness and asset reliability.
• Manages and coordinates facilities-related projects initiated by Facilities Management administration, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Provides oversight of contracted service providers to ensure compliance with established performance standards, specifications, and service level expectations.
• Monitors and coordinates external resources responsible for campus and athletic field maintenance, including irrigation systems, landscaping services, mowing, and field repair activities.
• Establishes and promotes best practices for the maintenance of athletic and campus grounds, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and operational efficiency across all contracted services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in project budget development, implementation, and management.
• Thorough knowledge of turf grass science and management, landscape management,computerized irrigation systems.
• Sports field construction experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Adept at operating and maintaining industry-standard equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work closely with all stakeholders, with high level of commitment.
• Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.