Supervisor, Fields

This position works under the direct supervision of the Manager of Athletic Facilities and will plan and supervise the maintenance staff of all athletic facilities including Conte Forum, Alumni Stadium, Recreation Complex, Shea Field and the Newton Campus athletic facilities. In addition to the daily care and general maintenance, this position will be expected to manage athletic and university events, including game events, basketball floor operations, commencement, concerts and other university functions.

Although this is primarily a supervisory role, on many occasions this position will be required to perform some physically demanding tasks. This position will need to assist our staff with such items as: portable floor operations, trash after functions/games/events, relocation of metal barricades, snow shoveling and salting, repairing of small engines and technical troubleshooting of athletic equipment and machines, as well as many other facility maintenance issues. This position will be required to be outside in the elements a good portion of assigned shifts.

Position Details:
Department: 021321 – Athletic*Maintenance
Position: 00007004 – Assistant Supervisor, Athletic Facilities Maintenance
Grade: 3RD

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $77,800 to $97,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

REQUIRED:
·         Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a union environment
·         Proven ability to manage and participate in multiple projects and multiple crews in a productive and safe manner
·         Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
·         Self-starter with the ability to analyze situations and develop solutions to problems with minimal supervision.
·         Ability and experience maintaining high quality low cut natural grass athletic fields
·         Ability and experience in NCAA athletic field marking and painting
·         Proven experience maintaining clay infield diamond surfaces
·         Working knowledge of reel mowers, and associated turfgrass equipment
·         Working knowledge of irrigation systems and repair
·         Experience in maintenance and repair of synthetic infill turf surfaces
·         Experience in Kronos timekeeping (or similar)
·         Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs
·         Excellent verbal, written and public relations skills
·         Strong mechanical skills and machinery troubleshooting
·         Flexibility to work varying hours

PREFERRED:
·         Knowledge and previous experience working with NCAA Division 1 Football, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Tennis, Soccer, Rugby
·         Experience and knowledge of installation and maintenance air supported structures
·         Knowledge of Federal OSHA and Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards
·         Working knowledge of tools and equipment related to managing a multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility including lighting systems and irrigation systems.
·         Knowledge of Baseline irrigation system or comparable central control system

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of relevant experience maintaining high quality natural and synthetic athletic fields. Experience in NCAA athletic field marking and painting. Experience maintaining clay infield diamond surfaces.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management or related field
·         Massachusetts Hoisting license is preferred
·         Massachusetts Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred
·         Must maintain a valid driver’s license

SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS/DEMANDS:
Work will include some holidays, nights and weekend shifts as dictated by the Athletics and event schedules. Every effort will be made to make coverage of project work, events and storm coverage as equitable as possible. Ability to sometimes work a very demanding schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, double shifts in all weather conditions.

Although this is primarily a supervisory role, on many occasions this position will be required to perform physically demanding tasks. This position will be required to be outside in the elements a good portion of assigned shifts.