Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for assisting the Head Groundskeeper with all maintenance and upkeep of Comerica Park’s baseball field as well as all other landscaped areas.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily maintenance of a major league baseball field and other landscaped areas of stadium
• Perform and supervise pre- and post-event field preparations
• Direct and assist in the placement and removal of all field tarps
• Maintenance of all batting cages, field screens, and enclosed pitching and hitting areas
• Supervise care and maintenance of the grounds work area and storage facilities
• Safely operate and direct the operation of all grounds equipment and tools, powered or otherwise
• Perform required staffing procedures including hiring, scheduling, payroll functions, and other personnel related duties in union environment
• Train, lead, and supervise groundcrew and tarpcrew
• Evaluate supervised personnel for efficiency and effectiveness to the department and the organization
• Assist in the development and enforcement of safety and work regulations
• Assist in the proper procedures for requesting and maintaining related records of expenditures of all grounds related needs, including supplies, personnel and equipment.
• Assist in the establishment of sources of supplies and equipment
• Interact with the general public, Tigers associates, clients, player personnel, and others in a positive and effective manner.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge and experience required to expertly manage the Grounds Department of the Detroit Tigers
• Knowledge of maintenance practices such as, mowing, overseeding, fertilization, irrigation, top dressing, preparation of pitching mounds and infields
• Knowledge of grounds equipment maintenance
• Minimum 1 year experience maintaining a Major League Baseball field required.
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education & equivalent work experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Ability to perform all necessary physical requirements for grounds maintenance
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise all groundcrew and tarpcrew personnel
• Excellent communication skills & positive attitude
• Capability of functioning in a sometimes, high-stress environment
• Exhibits managerial presence
Working Conditions:
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies:
• Additional knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors sought after for the role.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
