Field Manager, Grounds Crew

Atlanta Braves • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us! POSITION OVERVIEW: The Field Manager assists with all operations and management pertaining to the playing surface and gameday staff. The Field Manager plays a crucial role in meeting and exceeding the playing field quality set forth by the MLB’s governing body and Atlanta Braves, ensuring safety and needs of players and coaching staff are constantly met. This role will lead part-time and seasonal Grounds Crew to complete daily tasks, field improvement projects, and special event preparation. Extensive knowledge of maintaining a baseball playing surface to MLB standards and regulations is necessary for this position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent to 2 years of trade school or apprenticeship program, 3 years additional practical experience can be substituted for schooling.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in professional baseball setting.
• Can operate a turf spray rig for liquid chemical applications.
• Have knowledge of fertilizers and understand their application properties.
• Ability to manage, supervise and train seasonal staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity and understanding of current federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the management and operations of sports fields and facilities (including, but not limited to employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations).
• Work non-traditional hours, including baseball season and stadium special events.
• Knowledge of warm season grasses wear and replacement, zoned irrigation, tarp deployment and weather preparation procedures.
• An understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and an ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 5 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Total playing surface maintenance, including cutting, game ready preparation, complete fertilization application and equipment maintenance.
• Interviews, hires, trains, directs and supervises staff for the purpose of maintaining the field.
• Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, and chemical applications.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and supplies/materials to maintain the playing surface and adjacent landscapes.
• Manages infield skin, mound and home plate areas, grass to skin transition.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
• Regularly able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• This job requires running, pulling, and lifting heavy material at times.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED