Assist in the completion of needed off-season renovation projects on all aspects of athletic fieldComplete special projects and daily assignments as directed by managementMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must have experience working with turf sports fields, sports facilities and associated grounds and equipmentKnowledge/experience maintaining natural grass and synthetic surfacesKnowledge of irrigation repairs and maintenance is a plusAvailable and willing to work long hours and varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to follow and give written and oral instructionsAbility to promote a positive self-image and lead by exampleWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist highMay be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend into awkward positions while performing job functionsFacility has intermittent noiseDuties are performed in direct sunlight and will be exposed to hot, wet, and humid conditionsExposure to pesticide chemicals that must be handled with extreme caution. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:Field Preparation: Mowing grass, edging, watering, chalking foul lines, and painting the batters' boxes and pitching rubber Dirt and Turf Maintenance: Leveling and dragging the infield, raking the pitcher's mound, and filling holes to maintain uniform playing surfacesWeather Management: Rapidly deploying and removing the infield tarp to protect the field from rain and adverse conditionsEquipment Handling: Setting up and removing batting cages, L-screens, and bases for pre-game practiceGame-Time Operations: Sweeping home plate, raking the infield dirt between innings, and touching up the field as neededAssist all field-related projects including but not limited to sod replacements, new field installations, aerification, top dressing, etc.