Senior Director, Field Operations (57379)
About The Position
The San Jose Giants are seeking a motivated and hard-working Senior, Director of Field Operations who will be responsible for the management, planning, and implementation of the maintenance and agronomic program for Excite Ballpark. This position offers an excellent opportunity to manage one of the most advanced playing surfaces in the California League. Diamond Baseball Holdings also offers competitive benefits packages and national support through its vast network of clubs. Excite Ballpark underwent a complete field renovation project to meet PDL standards in 2026. This project encompassed a new drainage system, irrigation system, off field vaulted manifold, pump system, sand base fusion rootzone, Duraedge infield with moisture rise, and Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass. To continue to be resource conscious Diamond Baseball Holdings has implemented Moisture rise and fusion rootzone. Moisture rise is a state-of-the-art subterranean infield watering system that allows moisture to be managed from the bottom of the infield column thus reducing man hours and overall water quantity. Fusion rootzone is a blend of sand and clay base soil that provides excellent infiltration and ideal porosity levels while also aiding in the retention of moisture and nutrients often lost in sand base athletic fields. New equipment was also purchased to support the maintenance of the new playing surface.
Requirements
- Degree in Turfgrass Management is required.
- Safely operate and perform maintenance on turf related equipment and machinery.
- Must have high attention to detail and take pride in quality of work.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Flexibility to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Must be able to engage in strenuous activity including lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Capable of working in variable weather conditions including extreme heat, wind and rain showers.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred 3+ years of experience as a head groundskeeper for athletic fields, with a focus on new field construction, renovation, and grow-in processes for professional baseball fields.
- Management and maintenance experience of collegiate or professional baseball grounds preferred.
Responsibilities
- General duties include, but are not limited to mowing, fertilizing, maintaining and rebuilding pitching mounds and home plate areas, dragging and moisture management of infield skin, field marking, edging, aerating, topdressing, verticutting, replacing sod, and tarping.
- Administrative and managerial oversight of the department.
- Planning for projects and outside events.
- Budgeting and forecasting, including approving payroll and payroll allocation for keeping equipment and irrigation in good working order.
- Hiring, training, and scheduling staff for events & organizing daily work list for staff.
- Managing materials inventory.
- Managing relationships with outside vendors.
- Communicate clearly and work well with fellow employees, coaches, and players.
- Must obtain and maintain proper local fertilizer applicator license within 90 days of hire date and follow all laws and regulations regarding fertilizer use and storage.
- Must have knowledge of USGA sand based rootzones and the management strategies associated with sand based athletic fields at the professional level.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive benefits packages
- national support through its vast network of clubs
- opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement within a supportive and team-oriented environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
