Career Center

Summary/Objective:
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are seeking a Manager of Field Operations. This position will be responsible for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the Woodpeckers’ playing field. Will ensure that the playing fields are maintained to playing standards and recognized as best- in-class in MiLB. This position will be located at Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, NC.

Essential Functions:

• Lead all aspects of field maintenance including but, not limited to, mowing, fertilizing and all associated baseball field and landscape maintenance, including pre-game setup and post-game closure of field (as well as coordinating and executing tarp pulls, when necessary).
• Ensure playing surface and pitching mounds comply with all MiLB regulations.
• Manage irrigation systems, including proper water management of the playing surface and outside landscape as impacted by changing weather conditions, periodic maintenance checks, repairing leaking lines or valves and winterization.
• Ensure the safe and proper operation of all equipment utilized, maintaining that equipment in safe, clean, operable condition. Maximize the lifetime of all equipment.
• Lead hiring efforts for part-time groundskeeper positions. Review qualifications, interview, onboard and train new hires in coordination with the General Manager and Human Resources.
• Manage field operations staff by coordinating daily, weekly, and long-term job/project assignments and prioritization. Maintain a daily log of field maintenance activities.
• Ensure all special events are adequately prepared for and supported. i.e., understanding of maintaining grounds during non-baseball events e.g. concerts, and make recommendations on timing, lead time, financial projections on repair and maintenance of field.
• Provide input on annual budget needs and coordinate with the GM and Director of Finance any procurement of grounds maintenance supplies.
• Manage inventory of grounds materials. Create and manage tracking systems for material usage.
• Create, manage, and inspect all Departmental and OSHA safety guidelines and regulations.
• Comply with NC Department of Agriculture laws for the application, handling, storing and recordkeeping of pesticides.
• Work with senior management to negotiate contracts and work with vendors, as necessary, for field needs and equipment.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with managers, coaches, umpires, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management, Agronomy or related field required.
• At least two years of prior turf maintenance or grounds keeping experience. Knowledge in the practices and principles related to turf maintenance highly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience with ability to lead seasonal ground staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills, strong work ethic, desire to excel, and willingness to learn.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Willing and able to work varied and long hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel desired.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Technical Capacity
• Attention to detail
• Decision Making
• Discretion
• Flexibility
• Leadership
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Teamwork Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position will oversee the daily operations of Field Operations associates and interns.