Assistant Groundskeeper El Paso Chihuahuas

Texasturf; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A minor league baseball team in El Paso, Texas is seeking an Assistant Groundskeeper to maintain and manage the field at Southwest University Park. Responsibilities include ensuring a professional playing surface, assisting with turf management tasks, and conducting regular inspections. Candidates should have 2-3 years of sports turf experience and must be able to work in various weather conditions. This position requires physical stamina and an applicator's license within two months of hire.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in sports turf management.
• Ability to work long hours and handle weather-related elements.
• Must obtain an applicator's license within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the playing surface to professional standards.
• Assist with turf management tasks including mowing and pest management.
• Conduct regular field inspections for quality assurance.

Skills

Turf management

Irrigation troubleshooting

Inventory management

Chemical application

Job description

Sep 26, 2024

PLEASE DO NOT MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE TEAM REGARDING THIS POSITION.
ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD DIRECTLY CONTACT LEGACY SEARCH.

SUMMARY

The El Paso Chihuahuas are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. They are located in El Paso, Texas, and play their home games at Southwest University Park, which opened in 2014. The team is looking for an Assistant Groundskeeper who will play a key role in the daily maintenance and management of the field at Southwest University Park.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensure the playing surface is held to a professional standard.
• Assist with all turf management aspects including mowing, irrigation, painting,
  chemical/fertilizer applications, disease control, and pest management.
• Help manage inventory of grounds materials including ordering and tracking material usage.
• Do regular field inspections to ensure the quality and safety of the playing field at all times.
• Must understand irrigation and how to troubleshoot and adjust heads.
• Ensure the safe and proper operation of all equipment. Making sure it remains safe, clean and in operable condition.
• Assist in training of seasonal employees.
• All other duties assigned

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Required to work long hours standing and walking around during season and events.
• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing, stooping,
  bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or crouching are all part of this position.
• Must be able to handle weather related elements such as rain and heat.
• Must have at least 2 to 3 years’ experience in sports turf.
• Must have an applicator’s license or obtain one within 2 months of start date.

CONTACT

To discuss, please contact:
Legacy Search, LLC
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