Director, Athletics Grounds

45% - Supervises and trains the facilities/landscape/groundskeeping staff as well as student crew; overseeing their day-to-day activities. Supervise and participate in the specialized maintenance of the turf and landscape at all Athletics practice and competition venues. This involves assisting with the organization and scheduling of landscape/groundskeeping operations, working with staff to provide solutions for routine and complex situations, and assisting with field maintenance on technical and operational tasks when justified. Assist with the organization and scheduling of routine landscape/groundskeeping operations. Provides on-site supervision, assists with the maintenance of intercollegiate athletics facilities-related equipment and vehicles, and works with staff to provide solutions and assists with field maintenance, potentially operating said equipment/vehicles, on technical and operational tasks and when justified.

20% - Creates, updates, and follows detailed facilities and field maintenance plans/schedules which highlight daily maintenance times and activities with the ability to adjust them to account for weather patterns from an agronomy perspective, yearly projects, and game-day timelines and activities for field prep.

10% - Monitor inventory on a facility, commodity or project basis and communicate needs to supervisor in a timely manner.

5% - When requested, contact vendors, receive quotes, handle logistical planning and ensure contracted projects are completed correctly.

5% - Checks in with coaches frequently on condition of facilities. Incorporates feedback into daily planning.

5% - Assist Supervisor and CFO with facility/field budget planning and maintenance.

5% - Ensures safety, hazardous materials and landscape/groundskeeping policies and procedures are adhered to. Maintains proper inventory needs and purchase inventory.

5% - Other, including professional development