Sports Turf Mechanic/Shop Manager, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter, FL
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is in Jupiter, Florida and is the Spring Training home to the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. Opened in 1998, the complex includes a stadium, batting cages, 12 full-size and 2 half-sized baseball fields, as well as the surrounding landscape areas. We are seeking a highly qualified, energetic, professional that will manage our fleet of equipment and shop areas used in operation of these facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Mechanic/Shop Manager will report to the Director of Grounds and Facilities. This position is a working management position that will require active involvement in day-to-day maintenance of all field equipment.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects/failures in equipment including but not limited to, diesel, electric and gasoline-powered mowers, utility carts, tractors, and other equipment used to maintain the facility.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform general overhaul and rebuild on various diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered equipment.
- Inspect and adjust reel mowers daily and perform field inspection of equipment to ensure that it is working properly.
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedule and perform timely periodic maintenance and repairs to minimize equipment down time.
- Input, update, and track the status of all maintenance records, repair work orders, parts usage and reordering to maintain accountability for all work performed.
- Comply with OSHA safety standards and help ensure staff compliance.
- Clean and maintain shop areas and ensure the proper care and storage of all tools.
- Respond to emergency repair situations as needed.
- Be available to work weekends, some holidays, and extended hours when necessary.
- Other duties related to facility maintenance as assigned by the Director of Grounds and Facilities.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years experience maintaining a fleet of golf or sports turf equipment.
- Experience maintaining reel mowers required.
- Experience operating reel and bedknife grinders preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Passing of drug screening and background check required.
Requirements of the job:
- Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 60 lbs on a regular basis.
- Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 75 lbs on an occasional basis.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, and work in small, cramped areas for prolonged periods to make equipment repairs.
- Requires the ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary BOE
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
