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Superintendent, Turf

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$59.40K - $74.25K/yr

... AZ USA Position Highlights This position is responsible for the overall management of various ... Manage all personnel functions by developing, maintaining, and evaluating personnel in effective ...

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Superintendent, Turf

Superintendent, Turf

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$59.40K - $74.25K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

University Of Arizona rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

365th of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Superintendent, Turf
Posting Number
req25618
Department
Facilities Mgmt-Operation Svcs
Department Website Link
https://fm.ufs.arizona.edu/
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
This position is responsible for the 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, baseball fields. This position will provide oversight, planning, and management of over 60 acres of athletic field turf and campus turf. Oversight will include the maintenance of a Power 5 conference athletic turf, ensuring safe playing surfaces for these area as well as providing an aesthetically pleasing campus.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
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.
  • Oversees and coordinates maintenance programs, including equipment maintenance and inventory management, as well as turf treatment and care programs.
  • Ensures appropriate tracking, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities to support operational effectiveness and asset reliability.
  • Manages and coordinates facilities-related projects initiated by Facilities Management administration, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities, timelines, and performance expectations.
  • Provides oversight of contracted service providers to ensure compliance with established performance standards, specifications, and service level expectations.
  • Monitors and coordinates external resources responsible for campus and athletic field maintenance, including irrigation systems, landscaping services, mowing, and field repair activities.
  • Establishes and promotes 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,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 high level of commitment.
  • Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
  • Must have ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in 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.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according tothe University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, Agriculture.
  • Certified Sports Field Manager Certification.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
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
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
M2
Job Family
Facilities Mgmt & Services
Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
5/1/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
HR-UFSPlanning@arizona.edu
Open Date
4/3/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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