Assistant Manager - Field Operations - Florida Operations

Mlb Advanced Media, L.P. • Bradenton, FL

72d

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Field Operations for Florida Operations is responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the field at LECOM Park, the fields at Pirate City when the Manager of Field Operations for Florida Operations is not present, and the day-to-day management of a subset of the Grounds Crew employees. The incumbent must be well-versed in turf science and groundskeeping best practices.

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor's Degree or Two-year Associates Degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Science, or equivalent experience and knowledge of environmental turfgrass management practices including pest, disease and weed management.
• Prior professional baseball or high collegiate baseball field management experience.
• Prior experience in field management for non-baseball events.
• Must obtain a FL Commercial Pesticide and Fertilizer Applications License within six months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience, at least three years preferred.
• Bilingual and conversant in both Spanish and English.
• Experience with equipment maintenance.
• Experience with managing inventory.
• Experience with time management and scheduling systems.
• Regular participation in continuing education, including but not limited to, field days, workshops, and seminars.
• Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full time and seasonal Grounds Crew Employees as assigned by the Manager of Field Operations, including but not limited to responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, day-to-day schedule and management, time review, assisting in disciplinary processes, and regularly directing employee's work.
• Inspect machinery before and after use and maintain in workable condition.
• Repair and report broken items to the Manager of Field Operations.
• Fulfill responsibilities of the Manager of Field Operations in the absence of the Manager of Field Operations.
• Assist with development of and management to yearly budget and all capital projects.
• Assist with development and implementation of turf maintenance program at Pirate City and LECOM Park.
• Maintain all field areas, batting cages and grounds crew shop buildings consistent with the directions of the Manager of Field Operations.
• Ensure safety at Pirate City and LECOM Park for all employees and visitors.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure all equipment used at Pirate City and LECOM Park is efficiently and effectively maintained.
• Maintain the baseball field at LECOM Park and all baseball fields at Pirate City consistent with Major League expectations and requirements.
• Assist with chemical treatment to all fields.
• Keep all common areas and landscaped areas in top condition.
• Oversee the operations consistent with OSHA and other safety requirements and maintain the list of all caustic materials per OSHA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager of Field Operations for Florida Operations.
• Assist with events at PNC Park as assigned.
• When assigned, responsible for acting as Manager on Duty when field(s) are used for supplemental events at LECOM Park or Pirate City.
• Coordinate with various corporate departments on the use of the field at LECOM Park for in-game promotions, sales and marketing events, corporate partnership activation and other requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree