Parks Turf Crew Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive maintenance plan for 43 acres of sports fields and grounds in the city.
• Advanced understanding of best practices in pest management, cultural practices, irrigation system management, and turfgrass nutrition.
• Knowledge of common industry standards for natural grass and artificial turf safety. This position is expected to lead the City of Roswell in developing our standards and specifications for multiple types of playing surfaces.
• Ability to communicate with and oversee contractors and vendors to complete work and projects outside the scope of Turf Crew’s capabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for training staff from the Park’s Division regarding maintenance of athletic fields.
• Inventories and evaluates athletic fields within parks, municipal grounds, and artificial turf for the City of Roswell.
• Will assist in transporting equipment from turf shop to various parks throughout the city for completion of daily tasks / projects.
• Directs, supervises and assists in best practices for maintenance of city sports fields and grounds.
• Determines and makes suggestions to staff regarding appropriate tools for maintenance of sports fields and grounds.
• Works alongside Park Coordinator and other staff in field construction/repairs, irrigation management, and preventative maintenance. Will make recommendations to Park Services Manager on future needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
In addition to minimum qualifications in the Crew Supervisor Classification Specification, the following is expected for the Turf Crew Supervisor position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass management or closely related field; supplemented by three years of experience managing turf and working with irrigation systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License or obtain one within six months.

The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state