Sports Turf Manager
$70,000–$90,000 year
On-siteCarlsbad, California, United States
Job Summary
Mow, edge, fertilize, aerate, and irrigate natural grass playing fields while monitoring turf health and implementing pest, weed, and disease control measures. Repair worn or damaged turf areas, including reseeding or sodding, and groom artificial turf surfaces by monitoring infill levels and ensuring proper safety standards. Set up game-day equipment like goals and benches, inspect irrigation systems, and program controllers based on weather and turf needs. Maintain fences, bleachers, and lighting, service maintenance tools, and prepare fields for events before conducting post-event cleanup and repairs. Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulations, track maintenance schedules and logs, and report hazards to supervisors. Coordinate with coaches, athletic directors, and vendors while providing input on field scheduling and improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver's license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a landscape-related field
- Preferred experience in Sports Turf facilities and areas.
- Work & multi-task in a fast-paced environment, flexible work schedule based on campus activities, sporting events.
- Strong work ethic
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
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