Job Description: Specialty Turf Manager

Company: ZANDER SOD CO. LIMITED
Location: King, Ontario
Job Category: Manager
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $70,000-90,000 - Annually

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Specialty Turf Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Year round, full-time
Annual pay between $70,000 - $90,000 depending on hours worked and previous experience
Predominantly outdoors with indoor mechanical work and planning during the winter
Regular early mornings, some late days and occasional weekend work during growing season
Hours flexible as work life balance is important to us
No board or members to answer to
Job site is Specialty Turfgrass Farm located in the countryside north of Beeton so no rush hour
Occasional short travel to our office and fields in the area may be required
Benefits, pension plan, company phone and a performance bonus available
Staff housing located nearby

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage approximately 60 acres of Specialty Turfgrass including Bentgrass on Native and USGA (sand growing medium), Fescues (Tall and Fine) and Low Mow Bluegrass
Schedule and conduct all maintenance practices such as, but not limited to mowing, fertilizing, chemical applications, irrigating, cultural practices (i.e. Topdressing, aerating, verticutting, brushing, etc...)
Grow in several of different types of seed in a timely manner to meet customer demands
Quality control of all specialty sod harvested out of the field
Effective harvesting to have minimal waste (training will be provided)
Work closely with the Executive Administrative Assistant to effectively fulfill customer orders and manage all available inventories
Manage a small crew to assist in daily practices
Perform small mechanical repairs during the growing season on equipment as needed
Order parts and products as needed by keeping an accurate inventory
Coordinate with the Bluegrass Farm Manager to share equipment and staff when needed
Actively participate in monthly management meetings
Be an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee with participation in quarterly meetings
Perform regular maintenance and repairs on select equipment over the winter months
Other duties that arise

QUALIFICATIONS

2-3 years of agronomic experience required
Valid pesticide license required
Comfortable operating most equipment (tractor with attachments, mower, sprayer, blower, trimmer, etc..)
Hardworking, positive attitude, willingness to learn and look for creative solutions
Quick on their feet with good problem solving skills
Basic irrigation experience an asset (specific on-site training will be provided)
Grow-in experience an asset
Mechanical knowledge an asset

CONTACT

Please send all resumes to: jasmine@zandersod.com

Application deadline: January 20^th, 2023

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