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About the Smokies:
The Knoxville Smokies are the AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

Job Summary:
This is a seasonal position that reports directly to the Head Groundskeeper for the overall up-keep and field maintenance of Covenant Health Park. This position offers a unique experience as we hosting One Knox of the USL as well as Smokies baseball and a plethora of other events. Our new stadium is a state of the art build with only the 6th Esto Retractable Mound in the country.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the overall planning, development, and implementation for the field operations department.
• Execute strategies for short/long-term maintenance and care for our new stadium in Knoxville. This includes professional soccer being played in conjunction with baseball for the foreseeable future.
• Implement the schedule developed by the head groundskeeper daily.
• Communicate directly with the head groundskeeper on field use, playability, repairs and maintenance, feedback ratings and outside events.
• Work includes flexible hours with night and weekend work necessary.

Other Responsibilities:

• Other responsibilities include working additional events (concerts, college tournaments, non-Smokies baseball games, etc.).

Stipend:
TBD