Assistant Head Groundskeeper

Job Summary

• Assist in planning, supervising and executing the maintenance of the stadium field, The Home Depot Backyard and stadium grounds.


• Instructs and supervises equipment operators on the proper operation and care of field and grounds equipment


• Assists in supervising stadium contractors 


• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. 


• Assists in personnel management and evaluation. 


• Assists in employee safety training. 


• Assists in daily scheduling and task management 


• Participates in all types of sports field maintenance labor such as:
  
  
  • Mowing/grooming
  
  
  • Synthetic & Natural Grass Cultural/Maintenance Practices 
  
  
  • Painting/Paint Removal
  
  
  • Field layout
  
  


• Participates in the operation and maintenance of equipment such as:
  
  
  • Carts
  
  
  • Tractors
  
  
  • P-Rex Paint removers
  
  
  • Mowers
  
  
  • 2-Cycle Equipment
  
  
  • Topdressers
  
  
  • Skid steers
  
  
  • Fork lifts 
  
  


• Assists in creating and implementing Inclement Weather Protocols.


• Performs related duties as required. 


• Assist other departments as required.

• Graduation from high school and minimum three (3) years experience in a related field.


• Must be able to obtain OSHA required Forklift Certification within 90 days of hire date. One (1) year experience in forklift operation preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Physical requirements include the ability to lift 30+ pounds and ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.

• The characteristics listed below are representative of those that the employee must be able to successfully perform as part of the essential functions of this position.


• Working knowledge of field and grounds maintenance (natural grass & synthetic); working general knowledge of tools, supplies, equipment used in the maintenance of sports turf, stadiums and similar. 


• Working knowledge of basic computer skills


• Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principals and procedures. Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions relating to equipment operation, loading and            unloading of materials. 


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and vendors. 


• Ability to identify necessary equipment maintenance and repair; follow standard safety practice and procedures common to equipment operation work; follow written and verbal instruction; and to maintain accurate records with basic knowledge of mathematical conversions.