Grounds and Sports Turf Supervisor

The Grounds & Sports Turf Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Grounds and Sports Turf team tasked with maintaining The Governors Academys 400+ acre campus.

The position provides day-to-day leadership to the team, plans and prioritizes work, assigns and oversees projects and maintenance activities, and works alongside staff.

The Supervisor also coordinates materials, equipment, contractors, and related projects to ensure the campus grounds and athletic fields are safe, attractive, functional, and well maintained.

This is a full-time, non-exempt Staff position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise, train, and support the Grounds & Sports Turf team, including daily work assignments, scheduling, and performance expectations.

Oversee the care and maintenance of the Academys extensive grounds, athletic fields, lawns, trees, plantings, walkways, roadsides, and landscaped areas.

Develop and maintain seasonal grounds and landscaping schedules, prioritizing work based on campus needs, weather, events, and available resources.

Oversee the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields, including mowing, field lining, aeration, overseeding, irrigation, drainage, fertilization, and other turf management practices.

Coordinate with Athletics and other campus departments regarding field schedules, events, and maintenance requirements.

Oversee and perform mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, mulching, irrigation, fertilization, leaf removal, pest control, and other routine landscape maintenance.

Operate motorized tree trimming, removal and management equipment, including chainsaws, pruners, and brush chippers Coordinate and perform seasonal campus operations, including spring cleanup, summer landscaping, fall leaf removal, winter preparation, and snow/ice response as needed.

Operate grounds equipment and vehicles; coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs with Mechanic to ensure equipment is safe and reliable.

Utilize the Academys CMMS (maintenance management system) to plan, prioritize, assign, track, and communicate work requests, preventive maintenance, and recurring seasonal tasks.

Conduct regular inspections of campus grounds, athletic fields, landscaping, and related areas; identify maintenance needs and ensure work is completed to established standards.

Assist with planning and implementation of landscape improvements, including planting projects, irrigation, drainage, hardscape, and campus beautification initiatives.

Manage the appropriate use and storage of fertilizers, pesticides, fuels, and other grounds-related materials in accordance with regulations and Academy policies.

Maintain accurate inventories of equipment, materials, and supplies and assist with developing annual operating and capital budget needs.

Work with outside contractors and vendors as needed for specialized landscaping, tree work, irrigation, athletic field maintenance, pest control, and other groundskeeping service providers.

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