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Diamond Baseball Holdings Llc

Director, Field Operations

Diamond Baseball Holdings Llc, Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31900


The Columbus Professional Baseball Club is seeking a motivated and hard working Groundskeeper who will be responsible for the management, planning, and implementation of the agronomic program for Synovus Park. This role will oversee the daily maintenance of the playing surface and all ballpark greenspaces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative and managerial oversight of the department:

Planning for projects (conversions and cultural practices)

Budgeting and forecasting, including approving payroll and payroll allocation keeping equipment and irrigation in good working order

Hiring, training, and scheduling staff for events organizing daily work list for staff

Managing materials inventory

Managing relationships with outside vendors

General duties include, but are not limited to: mowing, fertilizing, maintaining and rebuilding pitching mounds and home plate areas, dragging and moisture management of infield skin, field marking, edging, aerating, topdressing, verticutting, replacing sod, and tarping.

Facilitate additional on-field events such as high school and college baseball games, and non-baseball events.

Communicate clearly and work well with fellow employees, coaches, and players.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Turfgrass Management is required.

Multiple years of experience working on highly maintained athletic surfaces.

Safely operate and perform maintenance on turf related equipment and machinery.

Must have high attention to detail and take pride in quality of work.

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Flexibility to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Must be able to engage in strenuous activity including lifting up to 75 lbs.

Capable of working in variable weather conditions including extreme heat and rain showers.

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