Senior Field Operations Lead - Baseball Stadium Grounds

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Sick/Vacation leave

401K

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a highly qualified groundskeeper to assist the Director of Field Operations in managing the stadium and surrounding grounds. The role focuses on field maintenance, irrigation management, fertilization, and safe operation of facilities.

The position requires at least 3 years of professional groundskeeping experience, Florida pesticide certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and MI/LB experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management or related field.
• Florida pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Active SFMA member.
• Minimum 3 years as a professional groundskeeper.
• MiLB or MLB experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory role.
• Experience with baseball field maintenance; including moisture management, fertilizing, aerating, and turf care.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned fertility and pesticide applications compliant with Florida laws.
• Maintain records of all pesticide and fertilizer applications for athletic fields and landscaped areas.
• Assist in field preparation including fertilization, pesticide applications, and turf maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation-related problems.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff members.
• Communicate with Director of Field Operations, stadium personnel, players and coaches.
• Ensure all play areas are prepared for daily workouts and scheduled games.
• Oversee field tarp placements and weather-related preparations.
• Prepare facilities for off-season use by local groups.
• Assist with special event operation and setup.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment on fields and grounds.
• Maintain all field equipment to extend its life.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Field Operations.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Irrigation management

Pesticide application

Fertilization programs

Staff supervision

Communication with players/coaches

Maintenance planning

Field construction/renovation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Turf Management or related field

Florida Certified Pesticide Applicator or ability to obtain certification within 6 months

SFMA membership

Job description

CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a highly qualified groundskeeper to assist the Director of Field Operations in managing the stadium and surrounding grounds. The role focuses on field maintenance, irrigation management, fertilization, and safe operation of facilities.

The position requires at least 3 years of professional groundskeeping experience, Florida pesticide certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and MI/LB experience preferred.