Grounds Manager II

About the Team: 

Our Field Operations Department team manages every aspect of field care and prepares all MLB games, from daily maintenance to executing gameday standards at the highest level.  Beyond Giants baseball, we support all non-baseball events—from community functions to large-scale productions assuring the field and ballpark are ready, safe, and professional. You will enjoy being part of an iconic franchise in the Sports world and get to experience a company that believes in small teams for maximum impact. A company that also continuously and purposefully builds an inclusive culture where everyone can do and be the best version of themselves.

 

About the Role: 

Grounds Manager II of Field Operations will assist the Director of Field Operations and Manager I, Field Operations, in the management, planning, and implementation of the agronomic program for Oracle Park.  This role will oversee the daily maintenance of the playing surface and ensure it is up to MLB standards.  This role will help schedule, train, and develop all part-time groundskeepers and will play a key role in the daily execution of all on-field baseball events.

 

·       Implement Agronomic program at Oracle Park including but not limited to - Mowing, Irrigation, Integrated Pest Management, Cultivation, Fertility applications and management of grounds.

·       Maintaining infield surface at MLB requirements as well as correct texture and moisture levels.

·       Coordinate and contribute to a progressive turf management program in conjunction with the needs of the Baseball and Ballpark Operations departments.

·       Assess and evaluate staffing needs and performance

·       Supervise timing and setting up of all baseball activities as directed by Giants on field personnel

·       Ensure that all work and chemical applications are performed in accordance with EPA/OSHA regulations

·       Ensure safe use of all equipment as well as handling maintenance requests and conduct preventative maintenance of equipment.

·       Identify and solve conflict in the best interest of the organization

·       Schedule and process semi-monthly payroll through TMSS Mastermind system for hourly groundskeepers.

·       Assign, train, and maintain work standards and follow up on tasks given to pool of 60 part-time employees.

·       Budget and purchase supplies, as needed.

·       Reserve, technology WeatherSentry, SubAir, PRM, Greensight, Toro Eagle Online Irrigation Schedule.

 

Qualifications 

·       2- or 4-year Degree in Turf Management.

·       You have Minimum 3 years of experience in maintaining a professional level baseball facility (Collegiate or Pro).

·       You have Minimum 1 years of experience managing a staff of part-time employees.

·       You have a California Pesticide Applicator's License as a plus.

·       You have a California Forklift Certification as a plus.

·       You have a Current/Valid Driver's License with a positive DMV report.

·       You are Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·       You have Excellent written and verbal communication.

·       Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. More than 40 hours per week is often required.

·       Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. and stand for long periods of time