Facility and Field Manager
About The Position
Rich Entertainment Group (REG) operates a vast and dynamic collection of entertainment businesses dedicated to bringing friends and families together through unique and memorable experiences. Our love of food is reflected in our many dining and hospitality operations, including WNY’s preferred caterer, Rich’s Catering & Special Events; your source for incredible wedding cakes and desserts for all occasions; and our collection of restaurants in Islamorada, FA, Kaiyo Grill & Sushi and Green Turtle Inn. We operate three minor league baseball teams, including the Buffalo Bisons, where we combine our passion for sports, entertainment and delicious food to create an affordable family experience at the ballpark. Celebrating WNY’s picturesque waterfront, we manage Canalside and Outer Harbor, which host a variety of arts, cultural, entertainment and fitness activities. The Travel Team, our esteemed full-service travel provider, delivers exceptional travel experiences to corporate, group and leisure customers around the world. The many entities of REG are owned by Rich’s, a family-owned food company working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4 billion. To learn more, visit www.richentertainmentgroup.com. Purpose StatementTo lead the Black Bears Operations to ensure our facilities are clean, safe and compliant with team policies, local laws, lease provisions as well as league requirements. Be the liaison with WVU on all stadium matters, including WVU field operations, stadium repairs and upgrades, and facility maintenance. Oversee all facility and field operations and maintenance to meet annual goals.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Prior facility or turf management experience
- Proven ability to stay organized, meet deadlines and manage people.
- A general understanding of the rules and current events in the game of baseball.
- Ability to anticipate/adapt and make recommendations based upon the needs of the organization.
- Proficient knowledge of stadium operations and equipment.
- Highly organized, ability to multi-task.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and work extended work hours due to the nature of the position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain integrity of the field and surrounding facilities for WVU Baseball and WVBB Baseball seasons
- Perform general field maintenance and grooming
- Oversee and schedule all maintenance, construction, repairs, etc.
- Maintain inventory of all grounds equipment
- Work with Ballpark Operations Manager to develop and execute any capital improvement projects or shared fund projects
- Conduct routine inspections of the facility to ensure it meets requirements for local, city, state and federal policies, rules, and regulations; and annual insurance inspections, security audits, etc., as required by WVU or WVBB
- Coordinate and communicate with umpires, teams, coaches and staff on weather delays for games; responsible for overseeing umpires and communication with umpires regarding field operations before and during games
- Assist in team operations for both WVU and WVBB (operations, practice setup, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
