Seasonal Grounds Assistant

Omaha Storm Chasers • Papillion, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Grounds assistants help with preparation and maintenance of the playing field for Omaha Storm Chasers events. This is a seasonal, part-time role from March to September.

Requirements

• Must be willing to submit to a background screen; any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screen
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability and willingness to work at least 50% of events at Werner Park, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including; cold, wind, rain and heat

Nice To Haves

• Prior turf maintenance or grounds keeping experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance and repair of the playing field including, but is not limited to turf (mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, over-seeding, discovery/control of weeds, insects, and diseases) and dirt (infield skin, baselines, home plate, pitcher’s mound, bullpens, warning track)
• Assist with the preparation of the playing field for pre-game batting practice by setting up cage, screens, mats, and protective field covers
• Assist with preparation of the playing field for game use by grooming field, chalking base path foul lines, painting outfield foul lines, marking coaching boxes
• Assist with maintaining all turf and landscaped areas in and outside the stadium grounds
• Assist with tarp pulls as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed