Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Lead Groundskeeper Consultant is responsible to develop the annual grass turf maintenance, fertilizer and irrigation system schedules plans to maintain 2 FIFA grade grass soccer pitches, performing a variety of skilled activities requiring experience, competency and physical abilities.
Seasonal Contract: April to November mid-afternoon duties (flexible)
Duties include:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- The expectation is that the consultant is to complete the annual plan by April 15 and then will be on site 2-3 times a week (morning or evenings) to monitor field conditions, take soil samples, monitor soil moisture levels and adjust the field turf maintenance program for staff
- Create fertilizer programs and application with strong agronomics
- Create soil sample testing programs with lab result reports
- Winterization programs
- Document retention and control
- Irrigation monitoring, management and control
- Product purchasing and inventory control
- Support and lead staff training as required on equipment operations
- Equipment monitoring and various repairs where possible
- Work with site managers and supervisors
Education:
- Graduate of a Turfgrass Management Program preferred, or 3+ years’ experience in the golf or sports fields maintenance
- Pesticide certification
- WHMIS certification
- Calibration and Fertilization certification preferred
Experience:
- Previous management or supervisor experience
- Preferred knowledge of POA Supina / Icon grass
- Knowledge of turf health care techniques, including monitoring disease and weed controls
- Knowledge of both fertilizers, chemicals, and their purpose in growing grass turf
- Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and programs
- Moisture monitoring and reports
Skills:
- Highly organized with proven decision making skills and proven ability to obtain sports field turf positive results.
- Good ability to share professional advice, direction, assistance and services to the facilities management and team as required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including building effective professional relationships with industry partners, suppliers and local contacts.
- Communicates comfortably and professionally within a corporate environment.
- Operate triplex cutter
- Operate tractor
- Operate turf sprayer
- Operate aerator & top dresser
Please send in resume for consideration - No phone calls please and thank you
