Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,300.00 - $128,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The Midland RockHounds are a professional Minor League Baseball team serving as the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics and are a prominent member club of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). Based in Midland, Texas, the RockHounds play their home games at Momentum Bank Ballpark, a facility dedicated to offering a top-tier baseball experience for players, fans, and the wider community. The organization prides itself on combining a deep passion for baseball with high standards of professionalism and excellence both on and off the field. As part of the broader DBH family, the Midland RockHounds operate with a commitment to player... Show More
Job Requirements
- 4+ years of related experience
- B.S. degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management
- knowledge of baseball field regulations and irrigation systems
- State of Texas Pesticide Applicators License with Turf and Right of Way Certifications or ability to obtain within 2 months
- ability to work non-standard hours including weekends and holidays
- physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, talk and hear, lift and move up to 50 pounds, carry 35 pounds, and push/pull up to 50 pounds
- capable of working in variable weather conditions including extreme heat, wind and rain
Job Qualifications
- 4+ years of related experience, including experience in professional sports field maintenance
- management and maintenance experience of collegiate or professional baseball grounds preferred
- B.S. degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management is required
- demonstrated success in managing complex projects to ensure on time and on budget completion with positive results
- knowledge of baseball playing field regulations/recommendations and irrigation systems associated with baseball complexes
- state of Texas Pesticide Applicators License with Turf and Right of Way Certifications or ability to obtain within 2 months of employment
- maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- ability to work non-standard work hours with variable schedule, to include weekends and holidays
- capable of working in variable weather conditions including extreme heat, wind and rain
Job Duties
- Ensure the field surface of the ballpark is always in optimal condition for professional baseball events
- administrative and managerial oversight of the grounds department
- perform all aspects of field maintenance including mowing, fertilizing, maintaining and rebuilding pitching mounds and home plate areas, dragging and moisture management of infield skin, field marking, edging, aerating, topdressing, verticutting, replacing sod, and tarping
- facilitate additional on-field events such as high school and college baseball games, and non-baseball events
- ensure the field is always fully prepared and ready for practice and or games - free of irregularities in all playing surfaces that may pose safety issues for the players or staff
- manage relationships with third party service providers for facility service when needs are outside of the scope of internal resources
- lead the ground crew team by developing a daily work plan to support baseball and business operations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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