Turf Care Manager

Description

• Monitor turf health and soil conditions regularly to prevent disease, pest infestations, or nutrient deficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs without compromising turf quality.
• Assist in planning and managing turf care budgets, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain detailed records of turf care activities, schedules, and treatments.
• Maintain and manage turf maintenance equipment, ensuring proper operation, storage, and scheduling of repairs.
• Ensure all turf maintenance activities comply with local environmental and safety regulations.
• Prepare reports on turf health, maintenance outcomes, and operational efficiency for management review.
• Supervise turf care crew members, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and enforce safe work practices among staff.
• Assist in hiring and onboarding new turf maintenance staff.
• Recommend and implement best practices to improve turf quality, resilience, and aesthetics.
• Train staff in proper equipment operation, safety protocols, and horticultural practices.
• Develop and implement turf care programs including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, aeration, pest management, and soil health practices.
• Oversee inventory of fertilizers, chemicals, and other turf care materials.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with budget management and reporting.
• 3+ years of experience in turf management, landscaping, or groundskeeping, preferably in commercial or sports turf settings.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of turfgrass species, fertilizers, irrigation systems, pest management, and disease control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field (preferred).
• Ability to train, motivate, and lead a diverse team.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance