Assistant Groundskeeper

Detroit Tigers • Detroit, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for assisting the Head Groundskeeper with all maintenance and upkeep of Comerica Park’s baseball field as well as all other landscaped areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience required to expertly manage the Grounds Department of the Detroit Tigers
• Knowledge of maintenance practices such as, mowing, overseeding, fertilization, irrigation, top dressing, preparation of pitching mounds and infields
• Knowledge of grounds equipment maintenance
• Minimum 1 year experience maintaining a Major League Baseball field required.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Ability to perform all necessary physical requirements for grounds maintenance
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise all groundcrew and tarpcrew personnel
• Excellent communication skills & positive attitude
• Capability of functioning in a sometimes, high-stress environment
• Exhibits managerial presence

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education & equivalent work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of a major league baseball field and other landscaped areas of stadium
• Perform and supervise pre- and post-event field preparations
• Direct and assist in the placement and removal of all field tarps
• Maintenance of all batting cages, field screens, and enclosed pitching and hitting areas
• Supervise care and maintenance of the grounds work area and storage facilities
• Safely operate and direct the operation of all grounds equipment and tools, powered or otherwise
• Perform required staffing procedures including hiring, scheduling, payroll functions, and other personnel related duties in union environment
• Train, lead, and supervise groundcrew and tarpcrew
• Evaluate supervised personnel for efficiency and effectiveness to the department and the organization
• Assist in the development and enforcement of safety and work regulations
• Assist in the proper procedures for requesting and maintaining related records of expenditures of all grounds related needs, including supplies, personnel and equipment.
• Assist in the establishment of sources of supplies and equipment
• Interact with the general public, Tigers associates, clients, player personnel, and others in a positive and effective manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level