Senior Assistant Director, Field Operations

Department:      Stadium Operations

Reports to:         Director, Field Operations

Classification:    Full-Time/Exempt

Summary/Objective

The CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches is the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals 160-acre Spring Training Complex located in West Palm Beach, Florida. In addition to the Stadium, the facility includes 12 full-size and 2 half-sized baseball fields, grass parking areas, a 12-acre lake, as well as the surrounding landscape areas. We are seeking a highly qualified, energetic, professional that will assist the Director of Field Operations in managing the facility.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Implement and plan the fertility and pesticide applications that comply with Florida Department of Agriculture laws for application, handling, and storing of pesticides, under the purview of the Director of Field Operations.
• Maintain accurate records of all pesticide and fertilizer applications for athletic fields and landscaped areas.
• Assist in proper execution of field preparations, including but not limited to: fertilization, pesticide applications, variety of cultural practices, infield dirt surface, warning track upkeep, as well as all pitching mounds and home plate areas.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify irrigation related problems.
• Recruit, train, and effectively supervise staff members.
• Effectively communicate with Director of Field Operations, stadium personnel, upper management, players and coaches in a professional manner.
• Ensure that all areas of play are properly prepared for daily workouts and scheduled games.
• Oversee field tarp placements and ensuring all fields are properly prepared for any adverse weather conditions.
• Prepare facilities for off-season use by Palm Beach County recreation and other outside groups.
• Assist with special event operation and setup.
• Maintain and operate a clean, safe working environment both on the fields and around the grounds shop areas.
• Properly maintain all field equipment to extend its useful life.
• Other duties related to facility maintenance as assigned by the Director of Field Operations.

Education and/or Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management or related field
• Be a State of Florida Certified Pesticide Applicator or have the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
• Active member of the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional groundskeeper.
• MiLB or MLB experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supervisory role.
• Experience managing all facets of baseball field maintenance; Including grading, raking, rolling, dragging, and moisture management of infield skin and mowing, watering, fertilizing, verticutting, grooming, brushing, and aerating of turf.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing irrigation system components.
• Experience communicating with players, coaches, and team staff.
• Experience with minor field construction/renovation projects.
• Ability to work safely for long hours during baseball season in a hands-on role.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position routinely supervises 4-6 employees to manage the day-to-day operations of the complex. Responsibilities include overseeing grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and company policies, and recruiting and effectively training staff members.

Work Environment

Position will work in an office and stadium environment.  This position will be expected to work extended hours, in all weather conditions, including rain and heat. This position will be on the fields and within the stadium for majority of working days.

Physical Demands

Work requires sufficient physical strength, agility, endurance, dexterity and hand-eye-foot coordination to perform all essential duties. Work requires sitting for long periods of time, standing and walking, and kneeling, crawling, bending, climbing stairs and ladders. Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis. Ability to use/operate typical groundskeeping hand tools, implements, and power equipment on a regular basis for long periods of time. Ability to work in a hands-on position in all weather extremes for extended periods of time.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Travel

No travel expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

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