Head Groundskeeper

The Head Groundskeeper is responsible for repairing and maintaining the stadium’s playing surface and its surrounding components as a safe, first-class baseball field by performing daily turf, dirt and water management;

game preparation as well as short and long-term maintenance planning.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Oversee the preparation of the playing field for baseball related and special event activity as well as facilitate the set-up / breakdown of all necessary baseball equipment for each.
• Manage all field prep including, but not limited to, turf management, fertilization and disease control, edging, mound and plate prep, warning track maintenance, and infield playing surface maintenance.
• Facilitate the infield tarp while monitoring weather conditions to ensure playability and player safety.
• Perform post-game field and turf maintenance as necessary.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner and keep in excellent working condition.
• Prepare and carry out an off-season field / turf maintenance program as well as stadium shut down and winterization.
• Assist the Operations Department with stadium operation tasks that relate to the general upkeep and cleanliness of the ball park.
• Effectively manage a budge as assigned by Management that will include, but will not be limited to, supplies, equipment and game day personnel’s wages.
• Hire, schedule, train, and manage all interns and part-time game day field staff.
• Develop a relationship with home and visiting managers to coordinate pre-game batting practice and attend to any specific needs, if possible.
• Maintain a positive relationship with umpires.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Two-year turf degree preferred or related experience in sports turf management.
30+ days ago