Athletic Turf Supervisor

Description
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Under general supervision of the Parks and Public Spaces Manager, supervise and coordinates activities of semi-skilled/skilled maintenance workers in the maintenance and management of all sports fields throughout the City ofGermantown. Plan and assign tasks in compliance to the Parks Maintenance Plan. Provide technical assistance toemployees. Monitor work in progress and inspect completed work for conformance to work standards. Participate in thework of subordinates.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Coordinate the work of crews engaged in performing any combination of the following duties to include but, notlimited to: turf management to include IPM program and fertilization program; sports field lining; dirt infieldmaintenance on baseball and softball fields; leaf, limb, and litter removal; synthetic turf maintenance; irrigation systemmaintenance and management; and repairing or replacing fencing around fields.
2. Supervise employees evaluating work performance, park assessment scores, safety training, and compliance withthe Park Maintenance Plan standards.
3. Plan, schedule and assign sports field maintenance based on the field and light schedule. 2/5/25, 10:26 AM Job Bulletin
4. Plan, schedule and assign daily work projects and report on daily and weekly schedules to the Parks and PublicSpaces Manager.

5. Supervise the upkeep and maintenance of sports field maintenance equipment and monitor inventory levels forsupplies and equipment, ensuring timely restocking and replacements.

6. Provide guidance and training to ensure excellence everyday standards while producing A+ results
7. Operate tools and equipment used in sports field maintenance including but not limited to zero-turn mowers, blowers,sweepers, aerators, topdressers, tractors with various attachments. .
8. Recommend measures to improve department operations and suggest changes in working conditions and use ofequipment to increase efficiency of the department.
9. Upon approval of the Parks and Public Spaces Manager, order supplies from the city warehouse or various vendorsand maintain an inventory of supplies and materials on hand.
10. Resolve citizen’s inquiries and complaints within 48 hours for urgent complaints and 5-days for non-emergencycomplaints.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Clear snow and apply ice melt material when weather demands it.
2. May assist with other department activities or City sponsored events not under direct responsibility.
3. Perform related tasks as required.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Through knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in construction, maintenance and repairactivities as related to assigned areas in sports field maintenance.
Knowledge of standard safety practices and precautions applicable to area supervised.
Skill in communicating in writing and/or in person on a one-on-one basis for the purpose of influencing, motivatingand convincing.
Skill in operating tools and equipment used in sports field maintenance.
Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material in a highly professional manner.
Ability to plan and schedule the work of others.

Ability to work independently and to plan and organize projects.