Title:  Director of Sports Turf and Grounds

Job Description

The Director of Sports Turf & Grounds is responsible for providing leadership, support, consultative, operational and regulatory review services to enhance existing Sports Turf, landscapes and grounds maintenance. The Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center builds its business around providing top quality sports turf surfaces for training and competition. Candidates must possess knowledge to maintain the highest quality natural turf training surfaces. May also oversee other services such as, pest control and irrigation maintenance. Works with supervisors to ensure achievement of departmental goals and client expectations. Ensures the maintenance, including the handling of inclement weather, and improvements of grounds are handled effectively and efficiently. 

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000.  If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.​

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BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.  ​

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There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Lesion between external vendors/contractors and client for all Grounds Operations

• Must posses or be able to procure a Pesticide Applicator license meeting County & State of CA regulations within 6 weeks of starting.  Aramark will cover all associated licensing costs.

• Reviews work requests, organizes and ensures work is completed in a timely manner according to safety standards and sustainability practices

• Oversees grounds and construction projects throughout location and develops relationships with clients/campus community in conjunction with facility/property leadership

• Works with the client to create and implement new policies and procedures to enhance landscape and ground maintenance

• Determines fiscal requirements and prepares budget for the department ensuring client needs are met

• Develops and owns accountability for a culture that creates a safe work environment

•Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA and other local, state and federal regulations and communicates such regulations to grounds staff

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Sports Turf and/or related field or equivalent experience required

• Must have a pesticide applicator license or be willing to obtain one within six weeks 

• 5+ years of previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture

• 3+ years experience managing grounds crew

• Non-commercial driver's license required

• Extensive knowledge of landscape irrigation systems and Arboriculture.

• Experience in maintenance management systems such as CMMS

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures

• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization as well as external vendors and contractor

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.