Field Operations Coordinator Full TimeRichmond, VA

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, seeks a Field Operations Coordinator in Richmond, VA. The role supports maintenance of the playing surface at The Diamond and other stadium areas, ensuring readiness for games and events.

The position requires familiarity with field equipment and the ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, while coordinating hourly staff and operations on game days.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain the playing surface and assist with stadium operations.
• Ability to assist with gameday preparations and field lining, dragging, and watering.
• Experience or willingness to oversee hourly gameday and associate employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the playing surface at The Diamond and future sites.
• Assist field crew with gameday preparations and weather monitoring.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and oversight of hourly staff.
• Operate field equipment (mowers, tractors, drag machines) and maintain shop areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical endurance

Lift 50 lbs

Operate field equipment

Flexibility to work nights/weekends

Education

Turfgrass degree or certificate

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Infield drag machines

Job description

Field Operations Coordinator Full TimeRichmond, VA

Full Time
Richmond, VA
Posted on Mar 17, 2025
$ DOE

[Richmond Flying Squirrels]

Position: Field Operations Coordinator
Department: Field Operations
Reports to: Director of Field Operations

The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have an immediate opening for Field Operations Crew Member. This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the playing surface at The Diamond and other areas of stadium operations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of the playing surface at The Diamond and the future site of CarMax Park. There may be requirements in other areas of stadium operations with this position.
• Assist field crew with any gameday preparations including lining, dragging and watering the field, packing mounds and plate, monitoring weather, and overseeing gameday employees.
• Assist field crew with VCU gamedays and extra events as directed.
• Assist with the hiring, training, scheduling and oversight of hourly gameday and associate employees.
• Experience in operating field equipment including mowers, tractors, blowers, utility carts, infield drag machines, etc is required.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and shop areas.

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, positive individual with the ability to work well with others in stressful situations
• Ability to work varying hours including nights, weekends, and summer holidays
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Routine exposure to inclement weather, including rain, extreme heat, fog, etc.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Small machine maintenance experience preferred
• Turfgrass degree or certificate or ability to obtain preferred
• Certified Pesticide and Fertilizer Licenses or ability to obtain preferred