Position: Assistant Sports Turf Superintendent
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Athletics

Rate of Pay: $19.00 / hour

Nature of Work:
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Sports Turf Superintendent and involves supervising the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment. The incumbent will direct (and participate in) the maintenance of sports fields and related work as required. The incumbent in this position may be required to temporarily take on the responsibilities of the Sports Turf Superintendent during absence.

Examples of Work:
• Assists in planning, supervising, and executing the maintenance of athletic fields (both natural grass and synthetic surfaces).
• Instructs equipment operators on (and participates in) the operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
• Supervises chemical applications, operates and calibrates chemical application equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, as well as the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety and training; may also modify the daily work schedule based on professional interpretation.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Other Functions:
• Turfgrass management;
• Field marking;
• Irrigation management;
• Skinned area maintenance;
• Operation of all equipment used in turfgrass maintenance;
• Required to work tournaments and special events as needed.

Qualifications:
Valid Mississippi Driver License;
Two-year or four-year college degree;
Supervisory experience.