Grounds Supervisor

Responsible for grounds, repair and upkeep of Hoglund Ballpark, Anschutz Grass Practice Fields, Rock Chalk Park Soccer, Track Infield/Throws, and Rim Rock Farm Cross Country course. Responsible for grounds preparation of all Athletics facilities for practices and competitions and KAI hosted special events. Coordinate with Facilities/Events Office staff and other University personnel to ensure the optimum and safe use of athletic facilities.

• Supervises and performs grounds maintenance activities including, mowing, aerating, verti cutting, fertilizations, seeding, sodding, top dressing, and painting sports practice and competition fields and lawns, including irrigation systems
• Performs application of chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides with proper protocols and certifications
• Supervises and performs the removal of snow and ice from athletics facilities using hand and power snow removal equipment, including spreads salt, sand and using deicers.
• Ensures the operational readiness and safety of equipment, such as trucks, trailers, gators, mowers, weed eaters, seeders, paint machines/robot, sweepers, backpack blowers, blades, brushes, and other power and non-power equipment and tools
• Maintain records of all maintenance of grounds equipment to include, trucks, forklifts, mowers, weed eaters, tractors, trailers, seeder, painter, aerator, blowers, and various other maintenance related tools and equipment
• Maintain records on field applications and preparations
• Directly supervise full-time, part-time, and student facility staff. Lead all aspects of workforce management including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Oversee third-party game-day workers and ensure effective event coverage
• Maintain personnel records concerning direct report staff, to include evaluations, disciplinary actions, position descriptions, and other personnel related documentation
• Maintain a network of local/regional turf vendors and contractors for materials, supplies and major repair projects
• Coordinate with Custodial Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to ensure good communication and smooth event operations for game days
• Occasionally supervises and performs post event trash services and clean up activities
• Attend scheduled meetings with other departmental staff to address specific needs for present or future fields, grounds projects, and to coordinate efforts on on-going outside practices and competitions, including meeting with Director of Ops and Coaches
• Manage staff Overtime worked hours to not burn out existing staff
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with internal campus and external trade partners to best achieve exceptional operations of Athletics Facilities
• Meet with Assistant AD – Facilities on daily operations and forecasting grounds upkeep activities around sports schedules and seasons and other needs, including contracted services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant event venue setting to include knowledge of standard practices in grounds upkeep and maintenance, building trades, and equipment maintenance
• Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written, and electronic forms
• Ability to multi-task, detail orientated, and ability to work with a diverse group of staff
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Chemical Application Certification license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous intercollegiate/high school athletics experience in grounds maintenance
• Previous trades supervisory and management experience