Manager of Grounds

Job Summary

• Oversees and schedules all University staff.


• Hires all seasonal part-time staffing in consultation with the Director-Field Operations.


• Work with assigned Intern Program staff to provide ongoing learning opportunities during their assigned times.


• Executes the playing field maintenance program including fertilization, cultural practices and irrigation and all other related functions.


• Coordinates various facility maintenance operations with applicable City and  staff at the University including, but not limited to fence repairs, painting, building vandalism repairs, and small construction project management.


• Maintains a positive relationship with the various industry leaders throughout the state and country so as to increase the professional reputation of the team organization and Major League Baseball as a whole.


• Creates a positive and creative work atmosphere for all division employees.


• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors or Associates degree in turfgrass management, business administration, or similar degree area.


• A minimum two years’ experience maintaining a professional or collegiate level baseball diamond, preferably in the Mid-Atlantic or Midwest regions.


• Extensive knowledge of and experience performing mound, plate and infield preparation, construction and care at the professional or collegiate level.


• Thorough knowledge of all applicable State & Federal pesticide regulations/laws.


• Ability to pass the Pesticide Applicators core and category seven (7) exams within two months of hire.


• Experience handling and applying pesticides and fungicides.


• Exceptional organization abilities and the ability to work unsupervised.


• Experience scheduling and managing a staff of 3 or more individuals on a regular basis.


• Ability to interact professionally with City staff and a wide variety of community end-user groups and individuals.


• Must be physically capable of safely operating medium to heavy machinery including tractors and skid steer loaders.


• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.


• Ability to work for extended periods of time in high heat and humidity


• Ability to work with any plant materials, soils, pesticides, and chemicals commonly used in landscaping operations.


• Must have a valid driver’s license.


• Have a basic understanding of equipment maintenance principals including small engine repair and reel mower cylinder grinding.


• Willingness to work long hours and a variable schedule including weekends and holidays, especially during the baseball season.

• Two years’ experience as either a Head or Assistant Groundskeeper at the professional or collegiate level.


• Four years’ experience maintaining Kentucky Bluegrass and hybrid Bermuda grass in the transition zone, preferably in the mid-Atlantic or Midwest regions in a high-end athletic field setting.


• Experience operating a centrally-controlled irrigation system, preferably a Rain Bird IQ Control system.