Director - Landscape, Turf, and Grounds

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics is seeking a Director of Landscape, Turf, and Grounds. Reporting to the Executive Associate Athletics Director - Chief Infrastructure Officer, this individual will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day maintenance and preparation for all Mizzou Athletics sports fields, grounds, and landscaping within the Mizzou Sports Park.

Duties will include:

- Taking a proactive approach to all aspects of turf and grounds maintenance;

- Developing and implementing plans for the successful maintenance of all athletics grounds and fields, including all competition fields;

-Maintaining and improving all landscaping, turf (both real and artificial), and associated flora and fauna in order to create, safe, effective and aesthetically pleasing venues;

- Preparing facilities in accordance with all NCAA and SEC conference rules and regulations, establishing environmentally sound cultural practices that promote safe playing conditions;

- Managing budgets related to athletics fields and grounds;

-Overseeing large-scale facilities projects such as the replacement of competition turf fields;

- Purchasing, maintaining, and managing inventory of athletics field maintenance equipment and supplies;

- Maintaining relationships with coaching staffs and university officials regarding practice/game schedules, camp dates, and inclement weather situations and providing guidance to those individuals;

-Managing and coordinating a team of full and part-time employees;

- Other duties as assigned.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, as required.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Prior experience in grounds and turf management

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually

Grade: GGS 12

University Title: SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CSM OPERATIONS

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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