Grounds Turf Manager at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The role of this position will be to perform the daily duties assigned by the director that are both scheduled and unscheduled. Responsibilities include, but not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, watering, aerifying, verti cutting, topdressing, irrigation programing, painting, and other cultural practices.  Additionally, the person hired must demonstrate personal accountability, including compliance with the compliance staff directives and adherence to Athletics Department and University policies as well as NCAA and Conference rules and Regulations.  

Essential Functions:

• Mowing: Use of large reel and rotary type mowers to maintain playing fields and facilities


• Perform cultural practices such as watering, topdressing, aerifications, weeding, verti cutting, and fertility programs


• Participates in routine grounds maintenance functions requiring some organizational skills


• Painting of lines, numbers, hash marks, logos, and borders of our athletic fields for practices, recruiting events, and games


• Assists in planning daily gardening activities


• Performs routine tasks


• Operates landscape equipment


• Prepares athletic fields (e.g. drag/layout/line fields, repairing rodent damage, divots, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities, athletic events, practices and/or games


• Observes performance of subordinates to ensure safe and appropriate use of gardening tools and landscape equipment


• Ensures that trash and debris are removed from grounds and that trash receptacles are emptied


• Edges turf around flower, shrub, and ground cover beds and along sidewalks


• Uses portable sprayer to apply herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides


• Reports and addresses field issues such as turf stress, disease, wear areas, etc


• Assists in maintenance programing for irrigation, seeding, weeds control, turf repair, sod removal, renovation and installation


• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position

Required Education: High School Diploma, AND;

• 1 year of athletic field or grounds maintenance experience.

Skills:

• Basic math skills


• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions


• Uses tools or equipment in a manner requiring competence


• Communicates as required to exchange information and give simple instructions


• Performs simple record-keeping operations


• Knowledge of routine gardening procedures

Certifications: 

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire date.

Advertised Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions


• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting 50lbs and loading to the height of a truck bed


• Walking one mile unassisted and uninterrupted


• Near continuous standing


• Demonstrated ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice


• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and cold


• Some overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required  


• May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures


• May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies

Departmental Preferences:

• Associates Degree in Sports Turfgrass Management


• Minimum of two years’ experience in Minor League Baseball and/or NCAA Division 1 Baseball or Softball team experience

Supervision:

• 1-4 part-time workers

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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