Superintendent, Turf

Position Highlights This position is responsible for overall management of various athletic fields, natural and artificial surfaces, and campus turf on the University of Arizona campus. Athletic fields include the stadium field, football practice fields, soccer field, softball field, and baseball fields. This role will oversee planning, and management of over 60 acres of athletic field turf and campus turf, including a Power 5 conference athletic turf, ensuring safe playing surfaces and an aesthetically pleasing campus. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities, and more. Duties & Responsibilities Manage all personnel functions by developing, maintaining, and evaluating personnel in effective, efficient, and safe work procedures. Manage equipment, materials, and resources effectively. Achieve department goals through development and management of an effective budget. Follow up and review all work performed. Ensure a safe environment for employees, athletes, coaches, and campus guests. Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate grounds staff, including full‑time, temporary, and student employees. Oversee and coordinate maintenance programs, including equipment maintenance and inventory management, turf treatment, and care programs. Ensure appropriate tracking, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities to support operational effectiveness and asset reliability. Manage and coordinate facilities‑related projects initiated by Facilities Management administration, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities, timelines, and performance expectations. Provide oversight of contracted service providers to ensure compliance with established performance standards, specifications, and service level expectations. Monitor and coordinate external resources responsible for campus and athletic field maintenance, including irrigation systems, landscaping services, mowing, and field repair activities. Establish and promote best practices for the maintenance of athletic and campus grounds, ensuring consistent quality, safety, and operational efficiency across all contracted services. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience in project budget development, implementation, and management. Thorough knowledge of turf grass science and management, landscape management, and computerized irrigation systems. Sports field construction experience. Project Management experience. Adept at operating and maintaining industry‑standard equipment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work closely with all stakeholders with a high level of commitment. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional‑level experience required. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, or Agriculture. Certified Sports Field Manager Certification. Job Type: Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 Job FTE: 1.0 FLSA: Exempt Work Calendar: Fiscal Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254 Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade: 8 #J-18808-Ljbffr UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA