Job Title: Turf Manager
Department: 0140SO - TURF – STADIUM
Business Unit: TCX
Location: Commerce City, CO
Reports To: Director, Turf Management
Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried– Exempt
Supervisor Position: Yes
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Nature Of Work
The Turf Manager position is responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity of all the natural grass and synthetic turf fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Duties include the oversight of all DSGP youth recreational fields (21 grass, 2 synthetic) as well as the Colorado Rapids Training Field and DSGP Stadium Match surface, along with DSGP site landscaping and ornamental needs. Supervises and administers all functions of the DSGP youth sport fields and coordinates all prep, maintenance, and restoration of DSGP youth fields site.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of the playing field and surrounding landscaping (including Rapids Practice field and youth field complex) to include sand based, mineral soil, and synthetic turf fields.
- Establishes, along with other management, the turf maintenance and general field development priorities and schedules with program supervisors; identifies alternatives and other cost-effective ways to get improved results.
- Develops, implements, and executes an effective program for maintaining a healthy, durable playing field, to include, but not limited to, watering, fertilization, mowing/cutting, aeration, chemical treatments, grooming of synthetic turf, etc.
- Recruits, interviews, hires and conducts training for part time staff; determines manpower needs and staffing schedule needs; works with Turf Director to counsel and discipline as appropriate.
- Implements snow and ice removal on natural grass and synthetic surfaces as requested, as well as in general areas such as parking lots and site walkways.
Other Duties/Responsibilities
- Cooperates and coordinates with other Stadium and KSE departments in the use of the playing field for ceremonies, sponsorship use, filming, soccer clinics, and non-soccer use of the playing field.
- Attends herbicide, turf management, irrigation maintenance and/or pest control classes as directed to stay abreast and knowledge in landscape techniques.
- Develops layout and constructs special landscape projects from designs, blueprints and plans to include planters, planting beds and landscape timbers, ensure work is installed according to project specifications; repair broken posts or fences as directed.
- Assures required safety standards and precautions, as well as company policies, are followed.
- Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
- Supervises all seasonal staff part-time staff.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Material And Equipment Used
- Various professional/commercial field maintenance equipment including vertical and rotary, aerifiers, sprayers, verticutters, field painting equipment, snowplows, etc.
- General office equipment including copier, fax, phone, computer/keyboard, etc.
Working Environment/Physical Activities
- Stand up and walk up to 2/3 of time.
- Sit up to 1/3 of time.
- Talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, 2/3 or more of time.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. up to 1/3 of time.
- Moderate to very loud noise.
- Clear vision at 20”, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications
- Minimum
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in maintaining grounds and landscapes with specialized knowledge of irrigation systems, turf management and high-performance sand-based fields, mineral soil fields, and synthetic turf fields.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Preferred
- Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM), preferred.
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments
Compensation
- Base salary range $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per annum
Benefits Include
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
