Field Operations Manager
Reports to: Director of Field Operations
Direct reports: Field Operations Coordinator; seasonal staff
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Position Summary
The Field Operations Manager supports the Director of Field Operations by managing the day-to-day care and maintenance of Victory Field’s playing surface. This role focuses on executing turf management plans, supervising field staff, and ensuring the field meets professional standards for games and events. The Field Operations Manager combines hands-on expertise with leadership skills to maintain a safe and visually appealing field that enhances the player and fan experience.
Major Responsibilities
- Execute daily field maintenance tasks including mowing, irrigation, aeration, and pest control.
- Supervise field staff, providing direction, training, and oversight to ensure high-quality work.
- Coordinate game-day field preparations including lining, equipment setup, and in-game adjustments.
- Maintain irrigation systems, adjusting schedules and troubleshooting issues to ensure proper hydration.
- Monitor and maintain field care equipment, ensuring readiness and reliability.
- Conduct field inspections and address maintenance issues to preserve player safety and field aesthetics.
- Assist with budget tracking by monitoring supply usage and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Support non-game-day events by coordinating field setup and breakdown for special activities.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or certificate in turf management or related field preferred.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. and work in a physically active environment with walking, standing, lifting and running.
- 3+ years of experience in field maintenance, preferably in sports.
- Strong understanding of turf care and field preparation techniques.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Hire, train, mentor part time field staff.
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus structure (when eligible)
- Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k) plan (when eligible) and health, dental and vision insurance
About the Indianapolis Indians
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Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 10 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
