Grounds Crew Lead

ASM Global•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LEGENDS GLOBAL is hiring a full-time Grounds Crew Lead in Stockton, California. The role assists with ballpark field maintenance and facility needs related to sports use, including scheduling and facilitating field preparation, training the grounds crew, maintaining equipment, handling repairs and irrigation, and purchasing and using materials within allocated budgets. The position also assists with general sports-field facility maintenance and delivery of event-related services. The Grounds Crew Lead assists the Head Groundskeeper with employee supervision and directly leads the Grounds Crew on field duties. The role performs landscape and maintenance work at Stockton Ballpark and around the facility, leads game-day grounds activities, coordinates facility maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs irrigation systems, supports facility systems and equipment maintenance, and maintains work orders and records. The role ensures compliance with applicable ballpark and safety codes and may assist with Arena conversions. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Sport Turf Management degree, and three years of grounds and field maintenance experience. Work involves indoor and outdoor settings and may include adverse conditions, heavy lifting, climbing, carrying, stooping, crawling, and equipment operation. Flexible and extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, are required. Hourly pay is $25.00, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Sport Turf Management degree.
Three years of experience in grounds and field maintenance.
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Working knowledge of operating and maintaining irrigation systems.
Ability to calibrate and apply liquid or granular fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides using current horticultural practices.
Knowledge of maintaining Bermuda grass and cool-season turf transition.
Knowledge of infield skin maintenance, mound builds, mound and plate patching, and other dirt work needed to maintain a safe, professional playing surface.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as a team member.
Highly motivated, with professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.
Ability to work irregular, flexible, and extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Groundskeeper in supervising employees performing landscape and maintenance duties at Stockton Ballpark.
Perform landscape duties on and around the ballpark field and facility, as well as Arena exterior sidewalks.
Lead grounds crew activities and tasks on game days before, during, and after games.
Schedule, coordinate, supervise, and monitor general facility maintenance.
Troubleshoot irrigation system problem areas and make repairs when malfunctions occur.
Provide technical support and assist with repairs and maintenance of facility systems and equipment.
Facilitate work orders and use LEGENDS GLOBAL Maintenance Manager systems.
Ensure compliance with MLB, MiLB, local, state, and federal ballpark codes.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and costs.
Follow CAL OSHA and other applicable safety codes.
Assist with Arena conversions when needed.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.