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ABM Industries, Inc.

Sports Turf Manager

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

The Sports Turf Manager is responsible for the daily maintenance, preparation, and overall quality ... ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and ...

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Sports Turf Manager

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Sports Turf Manager

Virginia State University, VA • On-site

ABM Industries
Administrative Assistance Services • 10K+ employees
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$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the maintenance and preparation of all athletic fields, including mowing, edging, brushing, and infield dragging.

  • Prepare fields for games and events by painting lines, repairing high-wear areas, and maintaining turf conditions.

  • Perform routine turf maintenance and coordinate seasonal duties to ensure fields are safe and game-ready.

ABM Industries rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 421 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Sports Turf Manager is responsible for the daily maintenance, preparation, and overall quality of all athletic fields. This role ensures that fields are safe, visually appealing, and game-ready for all scheduled practices and events. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, the ability to manage a grounds crew, and a commitment to maintaining high-performance playing surfaces.
 
Compensation: $21–$23/hour

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program

Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management

 
Petersburg, VA (Onsite – Virginia State University)

Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Flexibility required for weekends, game days, and seasonal schedule adjustments (including potential 4x10 shifts)

  • Oversee the maintenance and preparation of all athletic fields, including football, soccer, baseball, softball, and lacrosse
  • Mow all sports fields at least twice per week, maintaining a consistent height of 2–2.5 inches or lower
  • Maintain clean, defined edges on baseball and softball fields
  • Control field “lips” by regularly brushing to ensure smooth transitions between turf and infield dirt
  • Drag infields and warning tracks at least once per week (or more frequently based on field usage)
  • Prepare game-ready fields by painting lines for practices and events; repaint weekly during active seasons
  • Repair and maintain pitching mounds, batter’s boxes, and high-wear areas as needed
  • Apply seed, fertilizer, and treatments according to label instructions and best practices
  • Monitor and manage weed control across all fields
  • Coordinate field preparation with VSU and Dinwiddie County athletic schedules to ensure readiness for all events
  • Perform routine turf maintenance, including upkeep based on field usage cycles (every 40–60 hours of play)
  • Assist with seasonal duties such as snow removal
  • Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or turf management
  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience (or strong demonstrated leadership potential)
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Availability to work occasional weekends and extended hours based on athletic schedules
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Valid driver’s license (MVR required) and ability to pass background screening

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience maintaining athletic or sports turf fields
  • Knowledge of turfgrass maintenance practices, including mowing, fertilization, and field preparation
  • Familiarity with sports field layout and requirements for multiple sports
  • Experience operating landscaping or turf maintenance equipment
About Us
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
ABM directs all applicants to apply at http://www.abm.com/ ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes.

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