Assistant Director, Athletic Turf Grounds

Works collaboratively in the coordination of planning, supervising, and executing the maintenance of athletic fields (natural grass and synthetic surfaces): Assists in direction of preparation planning, and maintenance of all facilities for practices, athletics events and games. Coordinates and assists in making sure the layout and painting of athletic fields meet proper NCAA regulations.

Assist equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment and/or operates mowing and other equipment; supervises chemical mixtures, applications and/or calibrates chemical operation equipment; supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of water pumps, and the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems including: Assist in the oversight and upkeep of turf maintenance equipment; Assist in the oversight and maintenance of all common ground areas (including trash removal and debris); assists in keeping a well-organized and clean shop/storage area(s)' Supervises and assists in coordination of small groups in various renovation projects.

Assists in game day maintenance operations that include field preparations and postgame repairs/cleanup including: Understand NCAA game regulations for baseball, softball and soccer; Regularly attend and work numerous NCAA athletic games, including on nights and weekends, to ensure competition can be completed as scheduled. Serve as liaison on behalf of the Athletic department in absence of Director.

Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, turfgrass management or related field.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to comply with all applicable Athletics, University and NCAA policies and procedures.

Working conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 200 pounds with appropriate tools or moving equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, chemicals, fumes and airborne particles, outdoor spaces and is required to climb ladders to access equipment in high and/or precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.