ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300+ offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

Job Title

Sports Turf Manager

Education

High School or GED

Career Level

Staff

Category

Operations

Job Type/ FLSA Status

Salaried Exempt

Travel Required

None

Shift Type

Job Description

The Sports Turf Manager oversees the job functions responsible for sports turf and landscape maintenance. The Sports Turf Manager must possess a basic knowledge of typical landscape, sports turf practices, equipment and the ability to lead others in the completion of work. The person in this position must be able to get along well with employees, customers, clients and management and represent ABM in a positive light. The employee will perform most duties in a combination for outside work and a typical office environment. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet; employee will experience noise/vibrations outside. Job requires employee to perform duties at a company site; working alone and closely with others, in excessive heat & humidity, occasional cold; with exposure to chemicals, solvents, detergents, cleaners, fumes, smoke, gases; will walk on uneven surfaces and operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain excellent customer service and communication skills with employees, clients and management.
• Advanced knowledge of sports turf and landscape maintenance methods, practices and equipment.
• Ensures that safety and risk management practices are followed in the performance of all work.
• Utilize labor, materials, supplies and equipment in an efficient manner.
• Organize work to ensure efficient use of resources and to meet work completion deadlines.
• Attend meetings and training seminars.
• Manages the selection, and training of employees. Completes employee performance evaluations. Completes termination paperwork.
• Workers’ Compensation: call in accidents to WC provider; follow-up on treatment, return to work status; post-accident drug testing.
• Assists in equipment and supply inventory management.
• Maintains work files and records as requested.
• Coordinates securing uniforms for employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position requires the following physical capabilities: standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds), bending, squatting, reaching, working in warm and cold weather, hand/eye coordination, ability to distinguish colors, vision. The Sports Turf Manager must be able to operate equipment typically used in sports turf and landscape operations.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess a valid Class “A” State of Florida Drivers License and have a clean MVR.
• Must pass a drug screening test and ability to legally work in the United States of America. All positions require passing a police background and criminal record check.
• Must have membership in the Sports Turf Management Association.
• Must be a certified Sports Turf Manager and must have a valid turf and ornamental pesticide license for the state.
• Working knowledge of Basic Excel, Word, Email, internet, etc. is desirable.
• Must be able to work independently and be very self-motivated.
• Must be knowledgeable of sports turf and landscape maintenance operations.
• High degree of familiarity with and ability to use sports turf and landscape maintenance equipment.
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle customer/client concerns.
• Well-organized with good time-management skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities within a diverse workforce.
• Safety practices to be used when working around or in vehicle traffic.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain purchase order logs.
• Payroll: verifies hours, vacation time, reviews payroll register for accuracy; distributes paychecks.
• Assists management in the preparation and oversight of the budget.
• Orders equipment and supplies. Requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; must be flexible and able to adapt to frequent changes in work priorities.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of ABM’s safety policies and rules. Must be willing to report and/or act on safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such a level as determined by ABM. Must be available and willing to work on a fulltime schedule and must be available and willing to work as needed and determined by ABM as necessary to meet the business needs. This position requires working weekends & holidays, working irregular shifts (starting as early as 5:00 am), and attending evening meetings.
• Must keep immediate Supervisor informed at all times.
   

Minimum Requirements

The Sports Turf Manager must possess excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills. The Sports Turf Manager must be able to communicate to others the work that needs to be accomplished and will work “hands-on” and side-by-side with the crew to complete the assignments in the time-frame established by management. The Sports Turf Manager is expected to have an advanced understanding and knowledge of sports turf maintenance and the ability to utilize all resources efficiently. Also must have an understanding of the game for the sports turf he/she is responsible for managing.Must have two (2) or more years of experience in leading a sports turf and landscape work crew or equivalent in Sports Turf industry.

• High School graduate or GED
• Must have two (2) or more years of experience in leading a sports turf and landscape work crew or equivalent in Sports Turf industry.