Assistant Groundskeeper El Paso Chihuahuas

SUMMARY: The El Paso Chihuahuas are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. They are located in El Paso, Texas, and play their home games at Southwest University Park, which opened in 2014. The team is looking for an Assistant Groundskeeper who will play a key role in the daily maintenance and management of the field at Southwest University Park.

JOB DUTIES: Ensure the playing surface is held to a professional standard. Assist with all turf management aspects including mowing, irrigation, painting, chemical/fertilizer applications, disease control, and pest management. Help manage inventory of grounds materials including ordering and tracking material usage. Do regular field inspections to ensure the quality and safety of the playing field at all times. Must understand irrigation and how to troubleshoot and adjust heads. Ensure the safe and proper operation of all equipment. Making sure it remains safe, clean and in operable condition. Assist in training of seasonal employees. All other duties assigned EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS Required to work long hours standing and walking around during season and events. Sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or crouching are all part of this position. Must be able to handle weather related elements such as rain and heat. Must have at least 2 to 3 years’ experience in sports turf. Must have an applicator’s license or obtain one within 2 months of start date. CONTACT To discuss, please contact: Legacy Search, LLC (208) 424-7966 chad@legacysportssearch.com