ERS ~ Chicago Cubs Spring Training Facility ~ Assistant Sports Turf & Field Manager ~ APPLY BY: Friday, September 5th, 2014
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CACTUS & PINE, GCSA | |
Date: | August 26th, 2014 |
Position: | Assistant Sports Turf and Field Manager |
Course Name: | Cubs Park – Chicago Cubs Spring Training Facility
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Duties: | · Ability to perform all aspects of field maintenance including but, not limited to, mowing, fertilizing, and all associated baseball field and landscape maintenance of the Cubs spring training complex. · Report to the Director any observed/perceived issues with irrigation system deficiencies and/or irrigation programming. Perform and/or assist with all troubleshooting and repair of the irrigation system within the Cubs spring training complex. · Operate and maintain all facility and grounds equipment in a safe manner. Train and supervise grounds staff to ensure all grounds equipment is being utilized in a safe, productive, and non-destructive manner. · Obtain/maintain State of Arizona Office of Pest Management pesticide applicators certification. · Perform and/or assist with the supervision all chemical/fertilizer calibrations and applications. Ensure that all applications are performed in accordance with EPA/OSHA regulations and the pesticide label. Maintain pesticide report logs. · Assist the Director with the supervision, training, and evaluation of full time, part time, and seasonal grounds keeping staff. · Assist with daily, weekly, and long term job/project assignments and prioritization. Maintain a daily log of field maintenance activities. · Lead grounds maintenance staff team meetings. · Provide input on annual budget needs and coordinate with the Director the procurement of specified grounds maintenance supplies according to parameters established in the annual budget. · Perform routine safety inspections and repair of related facility equipment including, but not limited to: safety screens, nets, cages, benches, fencing, and backstops. |
Salary: | Negotiable |
Benefits: | Health, Dental, Vision, 401K |
Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: | REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · A.S. Degree in Turfgrass Management (or related field) and a minimum of four (4) years-experience in professional sports field maintenance and/or golf course maintenance. · 1 year supervisory experience. · Valid AZ Driver’s license upon hire. · Ability to work non-standard work hours with variable schedule, to include weekends. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · B.S. Degree in Turfgrass Management (or related field). · Experience/familiarity with preventative maintenance procedures for Turf Equipment as specified by the equipment manufacturer and/or Turf Equipment Maintenance Certification. · Experience performing reel mower unit setup (reel to bedknife adjustment, height of cut adjustment, etc.), repair, and maintenance. |
Responsible to: | Director, Spring Training Facilities and Fields |
Apply at: | Apply at: http://baseballjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobskey.cfm?s=chicago+cubs |
Available: | Immediately |
Application Deadline: | Friday, September 5th, 2014 |
Comments: | ROLE This position will be responsible for the care, maintenance and improvement of the spring training facility and professional baseball playing fields for the Chicago Cubs. The position will ensure that the playing fields are maintained to Major League playing standards and recognized as best-in-class among Major League Baseball. Position will be responsible for supervision of the grounds staff in absence of the Director, Facility and Fields. |
Carmella Ruggiero
Executive Director
Cactus & Pine, GCSA
10685 N. 69th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-609-6778
480-348-5976 Fax
480-600-3786 Cell
