Field Operations Supervisor - Baseball Grounds (Florida)

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Pirates in Florida is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor to lead the Grounds Crew at LECOM Park and Pirate City. You will oversee daily field maintenance, schedule staff, and ensure safe, high-quality playing surfaces under MLB standards.

We value candidates with supervisory experience, a turfgrass background, and bilingual skills in Spanish and English, with a drive to uphold a team-first culture in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor’s Degree or Two-year Associate Degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Science, or equivalent experience and knowledge of environmental turfgrass management practices.
• Prior professional baseball field management experience.
• Prior experience in field management for non-baseball events.
• Supervisory experience, at least two years preferred.
• Must obtain a FL Commercial Pesticide and Fertilizer Applications License within six months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Bilingual and conversant in both Spanish and English.
• Experience with equipment maintenance.
• Experience with managing inventory.
• Experience with time management and scheduling systems.
• Regular participation in continuing education, including field days, workshops, and seminars.
• Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-time and seasonal Grounds Crew Employees as assigned by the Manager of Field Operations, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, time review, and directing work.
• Inspect machinery before and after use and repair or report issues to the Manager of Field Operations.
• Maintain field areas, batting cages and shop buildings per Manager’s directions.
• Ensure safety at Pirate City and LECOM Park for all employees and visitors.
• Develop and implement equipment maintenance policies for Pirate City and LECOM Park.
• Maintain baseball fields to MLB standards and oversee chemical applications.
• Oversee operations in compliance with OSHA and safety requirements.
• Assist with events at PNC Park as assigned.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when required for supplemental events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Scheduling systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture

Associate Degree in Turfgrass Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pittsburgh Pirates in Florida is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor to lead the Grounds Crew at LECOM Park and Pirate City. You will oversee daily field maintenance, schedule staff, and ensure safe, high-quality playing surfaces under MLB standards.

We value candidates with supervisory experience, a turfgrass background, and bilingual skills in Spanish and English, with a drive to uphold a team-first culture in all weather conditions.