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.
The Assistant Groundskeeper is our main support for our Head Groundskeeper in assuring we have a first-class playing surface at Arvest Ballpark and its surrounding areas in accordance with MLB requirements. The position is focused on daily management, game preparation and short and long-term maintenance planning. The Assistant Groundskeeper will provide support in oversight on our staffing and procurement process within established guidelines.
Position Responsibilities:
- Help with maintenance of stadium playing field with regards to safety, playability, and aesthetics
- Perform maintenance of stadium common areas including the front grass, grass berm in right field, etc.
- Perform tasks including mowing, edging, infield clay work, mound/home plate repair, tarp pulls, batting practice setup and break-down, and pre/post game preparation and repair
- Assist in creation and implementation of a written field/grounds management plan
- Participate as assigned in setup and teardown of all special events, including youth baseball tournaments, camps/clinics, camps, concerts, charity events
- Execute prescribed preventative maintenance on field/grounds equipment to maximize lifespan
- Assist in managing all field supplies inventory
- Assist in documenting all training protocols for compliance, safety, and technical needs of grounds crew staff
- Work as assigned in helping to communicate with coaching staff(s) and umpires in adverse weather conditions
- As assigned, assist in upkeep of batting cages and the Grounds Crew shop and storage area
- During off-peak months work closely with Operations Department on assigned tasks
- MLB Requirements:
- The playing field shall be maintained at the highest possible professional level. Every effort shall be made to ensure the safety of the players and the smooth play of the game. The facility shall follow professional groundskeeping practices.
- In addition, the facility’s groundskeeping maintenance practices shall be compiled in a written document. This document (“The Groundskeeping Program”) shall outline the management practices used to maintain all aspects of the playing surface, including the irrigation system, drainage system, and any field equipment used by the Club. The Groundskeeping Program should also clearly outline the team’s daily, weekly, and monthly turf grass management practices, and provide an inventory of all field materials to be used during the playing season, the titles of all groundskeeping staff employed by the team, and the pre- and post-game maintenance protocols for all clay areas. This Groundskeeping Program must be filed annually and approved by Major League Baseball prior to Opening Day of the playing season.
- Any additional MLB requirements as they develop
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year experience working in high profile athletics fields preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management, Agronomy, or related field preferred
- Ability to operate field/grounds related equipment
- Ability to work flexible and/or unscheduled hours
- Experience managing staff is preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Physical requirements of lifting 50 pounds many times per day, standing, squatting, and bending for long periods
