Head Groundskeeper - Chicago Dogs Baseball
The Head Groundskeeper is responsible for repairing and maintaining the stadium’s playing surface and its surrounding components as a safe, first-class baseball field by performing daily turf, dirt and water management; game preparation as well as short and long-term maintenance planning.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee the preparation of the playing field for baseball related and special event activity as well as facilitate the set-up/breakdown of all necessary baseball equipment for each.
Manage all field prep including, but not limited to, turf management, fertilization and disease control, edging, mound and plate prep, warning track maintenance, and infield playing surface maintenance.
Facilitate the infield tarp while monitoring weather conditions to ensure playability and player safety.
Perform post-game field and turf maintenance as necessary.
Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner and keep in excellent working condition.
Prepare and carry out an off-season field/turf maintenance program as well as stadium shut down and winterization.
Assist the Operations Department with stadium operation tasks that relate to the general upkeep and cleanliness of the ball park.