Assistant Head Groundskeeper, Carpenter Complex

Job Summary

• Responsible for supporting, assisting and executing the daily field maintenance operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in general maintenance of four playing surfaces to Major League standards.
• Manage areas in the absence of Head Groundskeeper.
• General duties to include mowing, turf repair, trimming, edging, mound repair, field preparation/lining, and general maintenance of clay areas.
• Assist in supervising a working staff of four or more to ensure work is performed in a timely and productive manner.  
• Manage staff accordingly in the absence of Head Groundskeeper.
• Assist with facilitating and contributing to a progressive turf management program including oversight of annual preventative maintenance initiatives, fertilization, weed control, verticutting, aerating, and top dressing efforts.
• Must have strong working knowledge and experience with irrigation systems maintenance and repair.
• Assist in the timing and set-up of all baseball activity.
• Contribute to planning and oversight of non-baseball activities.
• Assist in monitoring all related field equipment inventory, parts, repairs and inspections.
• Assist in managing expenses based on budget requirements.
• Assist in scheduling of tarp pulls by monitoring daily weather patterns and communication with front office and field staff.
• Assist with all field renovation/reconstruction projects including grading, re-sodding, tilling, and drainage applications.

• Degree and/or Certificate in Turf Management, Horticulture, or related field is preferred.  
• Minimum three years experience in professional baseball field maintenance.
• Ability to obtain State of Florida Pesticide Application License within 90 days of hire date.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand and walk for long periods of time, contribute to tarp removal activities, and work in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, holidays according to baseball schedule.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Must possess excellent time management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.