What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Seasonal Associate position at Omaha Storm Chasers?
Title: Grounds, Seasonal Associate
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Seasonal
Reports To: Head Groundskeeper
Last Revision Date: December 16, 2024
Summary:
The Grounds Associate assists with repairing and maintaining the Werner Park playing surface and its surrounding components as a safe, first-class baseball field by performing daily turf, dirt and water management; game preparation, and short and long-term maintenance planning. The seasonal associate will have the opportunity to learn dirt and turf maintenance on a 100,000 square foot, Kentucky Bluegrass, sand-based field. The Werner Park playing surface is home to a dual sport field, hosting both AAA baseball, and USL-L1 soccer. This is a seasonal, full-time position running from March to September. While we can be flexible on scheduling, the ideal candidate is available between March 1 to May 1.
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Seasonal
Reports To: Head Groundskeeper
Last Revision Date: December 16, 2024
Summary:
The Grounds Associate assists with repairing and maintaining the Werner Park playing surface and its surrounding components as a safe, first-class baseball field by performing daily turf, dirt and water management; game preparation, and short and long-term maintenance planning. The seasonal associate will have the opportunity to learn dirt and turf maintenance on a 100,000 square foot, Kentucky Bluegrass, sand-based field. The Werner Park playing surface is home to a dual sport field, hosting both AAA baseball, and USL-L1 soccer. This is a seasonal, full-time position running from March to September. While we can be flexible on scheduling, the ideal candidate is available between March 1 to May 1.
Responsibilities (Applicable to DBH Omaha, LLC and/or Alliance Omaha Soccer, LLC):
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of the playing field that includes, but is not limited to turf (mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, over-seeding, discovery/control of weeds, insects, and diseases) and dirt (infield skin, baselines, home plate, pitcher’s mound, bullpens, warning track) management
- Assist with controlling the entire irrigation system including proper water management of the playing surface and outside landscape, periodic maintenance checks, repairing of leaking lines or valves, and winterization.
- Assist with overseeing the preparation of the playing field for pre-game batting practice by setting up cage, screens, mats, and protective field covers
- Oversee the preparation of the playing field for game use by grooming field, chalking base path foul lines, painting outfield foul lines, marking coaching boxes
- Assist with managing all turf and landscaped areas in and outside the stadium grounds
- Assist with infield tarp pulls
- Assist with special events setup and snow removal, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or progress towards a degree in Turf Management, Agronomy or related field preferred
- Prior turf maintenance or grounds keeping experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for organizational business
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability and willingness to work varied and long hours including nights and weekends
Working Conditions:
This job is performed in a ballpark and therefore there is possible exposure to extreme weather conditions. This individual will operate heavy machinery and power tools. There is also exposure to chemicals on a regular basis. Applicants should be able to lift 50 lbs, and be able to endure working on their feet for extended periods of time.
Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.
Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.