Sports Fields Supervisor - Savannah

The Sports Fields Supervisor supervises Sports Fields personnel and maintenance programs within the Neighborhood Parks Division. We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457

B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays!

Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises full-time, part-time, and variable employees; assigns daily tasks, evaluates performance, provides feedback and guidance, recommends disciplinary actions, and facilitates teamwork and personal growth.

• Assigns work using the ASB Task Tracker software system. Monitors and tracks employees to ensure all work is documented daily via the ASB Task Tracker Kiosk, making adjustments as necessary for accuracy and efficiency.
• Applies pesticides as needed. Assists in developing and implementing a comprehensive pesticide and fertilizer plan for sports fields. Ensures safe and correct execution of the plan.
• Calibrates fertilizer and chemical application equipment. Operates hand spreaders, push spreaders, hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, and riding sprayers.
• Ensures fertilizers, pesticides, and other controlled products are properly used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains all required records and actively works to minimize chemical usage.
• Scout for diseases, insects, and weeds, proactively adjust irrigation, plan pesticide applications, and adjust cultural programs—all based on observations.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations and calibrations, and accurately converts and understands fractions, decimals, and percentages when applying fertilizers and pesticides.
• Operate equipment, including tractors and blowers, and performs litter control, landscaping, aerating, mowing, topdressing, vertical-mowing, and other cultural practices.
• Plans and assists with sports field improvement projects, including sod work, drainage, grading, sprigging, and irrigation upgrades.
• Assists with the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of irrigation systems. Programs and schedules automated irrigation systems, and hand watering as needed.
• Coordinate work with contractors to ensure quality standards are met and property is not damaged.
• Processes, reviews, approves, and expedites vendor invoices via agency purchase orders and payment vouchers.
• Investigates complaints and accidents, following proper procedures for documentation and resolution.
• Processes and files payroll for assigned personnel. Completes and submits weekly time sheets; fills out leave, compensation, return-to-duty, overtime and other personnel related documents.
• Plans and installs new landscaping features; installs flowers, shrubs, trees and mulch.
• Trains personnel to safely and efficiently operate small power tools, sprayers and all cultural practices equipment.
• Participates in establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; participates in departmental planning activities.
• Logs work orders in the #311 system and completes assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with the public, subordinates and senior management.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications

Requires an Associate’s degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, sports turf or a related field. Requires four (4) years of experience in landscaping, athletic fields, golf courses or as a spray technician or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Requires a State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with Ornamental and Turf endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.

The salary is contingent based upon experience, education, knowledge and skills. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements

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