Lead Groundskeeper - White Sox Fields

This is a Full Time Job

Title: Lead Groundskeeper - White Sox Fields

Status: Full Time
Hiring Pay range- $25-$28/hr. DOE

Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining playing fields, pitching mounds, batting cages/tunnels and common areas at the facility to ensure a safe and competitive playing surface that exceeds MLB standards. The Lead Groundskeeper will act as a dedicated on-field leader, assisting supervisory staff in delegation of department resources and staff assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Evaluate field surfaces on a routine basis to ensure field safety and playability.
• Implement and prioritize maintenance program focusing on efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
• Keep accurate records; submit daily/weekly reports detailing team assignments, project status updates and other items as requested.
• Assign and oversee daily tasks/ responsibilities for designated staff.
• Assist in calculation, calibration, and application of chemicals/ fertilizer to turf areas.
• Prevent, troubleshoot and recommend solutions to field issues such as turf stress, disease, irrigation problems, etc.
• Train staff in the preparation, maintenance and restoration of assigned field complex.
• Lead assigned crew on specific field projects as needed.
• Operate and monitor operation of field maintenance equipment including use of hand tools.
• Oversee regular preventative maintenance/cleaning of powered department equipment.
• Interact professionally with team personnel and umpires on field set-up, workout/game schedules and field conditions.
• Advise Assistant Superintendent of employee work performance.
• Ensure proper equipment use and adhere to safety standards and precautions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications: The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 4 years minimum field maintenance experience at a professional level facility.
• Certification in Turf/Horticulture/Agronomy or equivalent experience.
• Highly skilled in all technical areas of field maintenance, including equipment use, fertilization, chemical application, mowing skills, mound and plate maintenance and infield skin maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience growing warm and cool season grasses.
• Valid Arizona Driver License or demonstration of the ability to immediately obtain one.
• Arizona Pesticide Applicators License or demonstration of the ability to acquire.
• Ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships with subordinate staff, peers and supervisors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; ability to effectively analyze situations and develop course of action.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and willingness to cross-train and assist with other aspects/field designations of grounds maintenance program.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push/pull heavy objects, walk/stand for long periods of time and work in extreme heat and harsh conditions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.