Grounds TURF Manager Timenorth

Full Time
North Charleston, SC

[SSC Services for Education]

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude.

The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

Job Summary
The Grounds Turf Manager position requires minimal supervision, working on a K-12 campus with direct supervision of employees. Coordinate, supervise, and oversee aspects of grounds/lawn care management and sports field management that are included in scope of work and job specifications. Operate within established procurement protocols established by SSC SERVICES and client. Provide professional consultation or assume lead role in grounds/lawn care projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement schedules for the management of athletic fields
• Manage, train, and oversee grounds and athletic field operations including support vendors.
• Act as a safety coordinator and trainer for employees under your management umbrella.
• Ensure all operations are performed in compliance with SSC SERVICES, Campus, OSHA and operators manuals as supplied by the original manufacturer.
• Procurement of materials required to administer a proven management program using approved vendors and established procurement protocols.
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures, follow all protocol and implement Quality Assurance plan.
• Provide preventative and curative maintenance on equipment as specified by manufacturer’s manuals.
• Light maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Ensure performance of all work in a safe manner for the employee, subordinates, students and others that use the facilities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a two year degree in Agriculture / Horticulture related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the Grounds / Lawn Care Management industry as a Supervisor.
• Good written (report writing) and oral communication (public speaking) skills.
• Computer skills specifically in;
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint or compatible programs.
• Ability to promote awareness to management program.
• Have or be able to demonstrate ability to obtain pesticide license within six months from hire in the following categories; core, turf, and ornamentals.
• Have the ability to operate grounds/lawn care/snow removal related equipment.
• Ability to work unscheduled hours typically associated with managing grounds/snow removal
• Other certifications that will enhance candidate, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Turfgrass Professional, Certified Professional Grounds Manager, Certified Grounds Manager or other associated certifications.