Groundskeeper I (Contract Role)

Toronto Blue Jays•Dunedin, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Toronto Blue Jays Florida Operations, the Groundskeeper I role reports to the Manager of Grounds. This position supports the overall upkeep and maintenance practices needed for all playing surface and outdoor spaces at the Player Development Center and TD Ballpark. These spaces include natural and synthetic turf playing fields, batting cages, exterior bathrooms, outdoor baseball spaces, landscape beds, and all common areas and ponds around Player Development Center and TD Ballpark.

Requirements

Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Requires lifting of heavy equipment and materials (over 50lbs) and manual labor (raking, shoveling, tarp pulls)
Willing to work outside in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time
Must have strong communication skills. able to verbally communicate at a level that ensures productivity and quality of work
Ability to be productive in a fast-paced work environment with rapidly changing schedules and environmental conditions
Strong ability to work well with co-workers, coaches, and players in a team environment

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and restoration of grounds as directed, including all activities or tasks fundamental to baseball field care or general landscape maintenance
Set up and break down equipment for batting practice and games
Drag and upkeep infields
Repair and pack pitching mounds and home plate clay
Operate power equipment such as push powers, weed whips, stick edgers, and backpack blowers in a responsible manner
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners and hedge trimmers
Ensure use of proper equipment and adhere to safety standards and precautions
Clean equipment used at the end of the day and return to the proper storage position
Gather and remove litter
Provide support in other stadium and complex activities and special events
Assist in field preparation for all baseball-related activities to meet requests provided by the Blue Jays and visiting teams coaching staff
Minor facility work such as pressure washing, painting, and light maintenance
Keep all common areas and landscaping areas in top condition
All other duties as assigned by Grounds leadership