INSTALLATION LABORER

Sports Field Construction Crew Member

Homefield Athletic is a division of DuraEdge Products that provides the service offerings for solutions to everyday problems on sports fields. The correct candidate will work on our Homefield Installation Crew, coordinating with the main office and leadership to successfully complete installation projects, as well as ensuring the proper installation techniques for installing DuraEdge products and materials on baseball and softball fields including the infield skin surfaces, warning tracks, bullpens, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Installation Crew Leader to learn the proper installation techniques for installing DuraEdge Products on baseball and softball fields.
• The proper way to construct pitching mounds and home plate areas with mound clay and infield mixes.
• The proper field layout for baseball and softball fields based on the field type being constructed and/or renovated.
• Moisture management, compaction and grading of infield mixes, warning track materials and mound clays as well as applications of topdressing materials.
• The ability to do heavy lifting (50 lbs.) and able to do other manual labor tasks as needed.
• Operate small construction equipment such as a tractor, skid steer, vibratory roller, and zero-turn equipment.
• Perform hand work including but not limited to shoveling, raking, compacting soil with a hand tamp, operating a vibratory plate compactor, etc.
• Interact in a professional manner with the customer, maintenance staff, contractors and end users to ensure they understand the products installed and how to maintain them.
• Exemplify safe work practices and follow company’s compliance standards.

Job Requirements

• 40 hours a week, 5 days per week depending on the time of year.
• Due to the nature of the work, travel will be required within your region, as well as working overtime when 10 to 12 hour work days and work on Saturdays required in order to complete projects on a timely manner during the busy season.
• Valid driver’s license, capable of obtaining Commercial Driver Medical Certification (DOT Physical) and the ability to drive a truck and maneuver a trailer loaded with equipment.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be highly motivated, capable of making sound and practical decisions, organized, a good communicator.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in sports field maintenance, landscaping or construction.
• 2+ years’ experience in equipment operation including but not limited to; track skid loaders, front end loaders, grading equipment, plate compactors, sod cutters, etc.
• Knowledge in the sport of baseball and softball.
• Possess the skills to lead, problem solve, and work well in team environment.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including affordable health insurance, with the company covering the majority of the premium costs. Additional benefits include voluntary vision and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company matching contribution.