Assistant Head Groundskeeper Job Description

• Triple Play Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa consists of 6 baseball/softball fields.  4 of these fields are regulation size fields with 300’ fences.  2 of these fields are for youth baseball and softball players (9U and under) with 140’ fences down the line.  The Assistant Head Groundskeeper will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the complex’s playing surfaces and it’s surrounding components as safe, first class fields by performing daily turf, dirt and water management; game preparation as well as short and long term maintenance planning.  

  Duties and Responsibilities Summary:

• Help with the preparation of the playing fields for practice, league play and weekend tournaments. 
• Help 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.
• Perform post-game field and turf maintenance as necessary.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner and keep in excellent working condition.
• Lead the general upkeep and cleanliness of the ballpark, including concessions and restrooms.
• Effectively manage a budget as assigned by Management that will include, but will not be limited to, supplies, equipment and tournament personnel’s wages.
• Develop a relationship with tournament directors to work through the weekend field maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Maintain a positive relationship with umpires.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

• Salary and Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience.  Please send cover letter and resumes to: gmcgrath@mcgrathauto.com or pmcgrath@mcgrathauto.com