What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Day Grounds Crew - Seasonal position at Camelback Ranch - Spring Training?
Camelback Ranch - Glendale, the Spring Training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, is now accepting applications/resumes for the following position:
Title: Game Day Grounds Crew Member
Reports to: Chicago White Sox Fields Supervisor
Status: Seasonal/Part-Time
Game day grounds crew members will assist in operating and maintaining stadium, designated playing fields, bullpens, pitching mounds, batting cages/tunnels and common areas at the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reports to: Chicago White Sox Fields Supervisor
Status: Seasonal/Part-Time
Game day grounds crew members will assist in operating and maintaining stadium, designated playing fields, bullpens, pitching mounds, batting cages/tunnels and common areas at the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist in preparation, maintenance and restoration of grounds as directed, including any and all activities or tasks fundamental to baseball field care.
- Set-up and break down equipment for batting practice and games.
- Drag infield between innings as directed.
- Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles and sod cutters.
- Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes and hedge and brush trimmers.
- Ensure use of proper equipment and adhere to safety standards and precautions.
- Maintain, clean and repair tools, equipment and structures.
- Gather and remove litter.
- Provide support in other stadium activities and special events.
- 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Field maintenance experience at a baseball/athletic facility and/or enrollment in 2 or 4 year turf horticulture program preferred.
- 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.
- Good health with the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and push and pull heavy objects. Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time and work in extreme heat and harsh conditions.
- Strong communication skills; the ability to verbally communicate at a level that ensures productivity and quality of work.
- Ability to develop effective and collaborative working relationships.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background screening.
Camelback Spring Training, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, disability or gender.
Camelback Spring Training, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, disability or gender.