Assistant Field Operations - Grounds & Events Lead

Diamond Baseball Holdings; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbus Clingstones, Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, are seeking an Assistant, Field Operations to support Synovus Park maintenance and event prep for games and other events. This hands-on role provides exposure to professional baseball turf management, including field upkeep, irrigation, and agronomic practices.

Ideal candidates are passionate about sports turf, eager to learn, and looking to grow within Minor League Baseball groundskeeping.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to aid in the field maintenance of Synovus Park
• Assist in the preparation of Synovus Park for all home Synovus Park games, high school and/or college games, and other outside events throughout the season
• Assist in the implementation of aerification, topdressing, overseeding, verticutting, and other agronomic and cultural practices
• Perform clay maintenance/management on mounds, home plate, infield skin, and warning track areas
• Assist in irrigation repairs and system tuning.
• Learn tarp management during varying weather situations
• Work with Front Office and Stadium Ops team to learn how to assist in preparation for large scale outside events such as concerts, festivals, and corporate outings
• Learn and perform various other duties from time to time as assigned by the Director, Field Operations.
• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the groundskeeping team.
• Hire, train, schedule, and mentor grounds staff for daily work and event coverage.
• Assist in facilitating on-field events such as high school and college baseball games and non-baseball events.

Job description

The Columbus Clingstones, Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, are seeking an Assistant, Field Operations to support Synovus Park maintenance and event prep for games and other events. This hands-on role provides exposure to professional baseball turf management, including field upkeep, irrigation, and agronomic practices.

Ideal candidates are passionate about sports turf, eager to learn, and looking to grow within Minor League Baseball groundskeeping.