Supervisor - Field Operations - Florida Operations

Mlb Advanced Media, L.P. • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the fields and a subset of Grounds Crew employees at LECOM Park. The position requires working in all weather conditions and performing consistent manual labor. Candidates should be able to both receive and provide detailed instructions. This position will provide candidates the opportunity to further develop their skills in maintaining the playing surface, as well as gain experience in a management role.

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor's Degree or Two-year Associates Degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Science, or equivalent experience and knowledge of environmental turfgrass management practices including pest, disease and weed management.
• Prior professional baseball field management experience.
• Prior experience in field management for non-baseball events.
• Supervisory experience, at least two years preferred.
• Must obtain a FL Commercial Pesticide and Fertilizer Applications License within six months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual and conversant in both Spanish and English.
• Experience with equipment maintenance.
• Experience with managing inventory.
• Experience with time management and scheduling systems.
• Regular participation in continuing education, including but not limited to, field days, workshops, and seminars.
• Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-time and seasonal Grounds Crew Employees as assigned by the Manager of Field Operations, including but not limited to responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, day-to-day schedule and management, time review, assisting in disciplinary processes, and regularly directing employee's work.
• Inspect machinery before and after use and maintain in workable condition.
• Repair and report broken items to the Manager of Field Operations.
• Report to the Assistant Manager of Field Operations in the absence of the Manager of Field Operations.
• Maintain all field areas, batting cages and grounds crew shop buildings consistent with the directions of the Manager of Field Operations.
• Ensure safety at Pirate City and LECOM Park for all employees and visitors.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure all equipment used at Pirate City and LECOM Park is efficiently and effectively maintained.
• Maintain the baseball field at LECOM Park and all baseball fields at Pirate City consistent with Major League expectations and requirements.
• Assist with chemical treatment to all fields.
• Keep all common areas and landscaped areas in top condition.
• Oversee the operations consistent with OSHA and other safety requirements and maintain the list of all caustic materials per OSHA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by the Manager of Field Operations for Florida Operations.
• Assist with events at PNC Park as assigned.
• When assigned, responsible for acting as Manager on Duty when field(s) are used for supplemental events at LECOM Park or Pirate City.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree