Head Groundskeeper

Job Summary

• Develop and implement schedules for the management of employees, field maintenance and game day


• Manage all field prep including, but not limited to, turf management, fertilization, disease control, edging, mound/ plate prep, warning track maintenance and infield playing surface maintenance


• Communication with the General Manager, coaching staff and umpires about weather conditions to ensure playability and player safety


• Communicate with General Manager and front office staff about possible tarp situations


• Perform post-game field maintenance as necessary


• Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner while keeping equipment in excellent working condition


• Perform off-season field/turf maintenance programs including winterizing the field

• Hiring, scheduling and training an intern and all game day staff members

• Maintain a positive relationship with umpire crews


• Maintain field to meet all MLB & MiLB field specifications and expectations

• 1-2 years of baseball related experience


• Turf Management degree preferred


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong oral communication skills

• Flexible work schedule (holidays, nights, early mornings)


• Ability to work at a quick pace and long hours


• Ability to operate lawn equipment, forklift & various lifts

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.