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The Jackie Robinson Training Complex is an 80-acre campus consisting of 5.5 baseball fields, including two synthetic turf fields; four softball/youth baseball fields; one multipurpose field used for lacrosse, soccer, football, rugby, & other sports; numerous outdoor batting cages & bullpens; & a variety of landscaped areas. The campus also includes the Building 42 Indoor Training Complex, which features a fully synthetic, half-sized training field & four indoor batting cages. This hands-on manager directs the day-to-day sports turf & landscape maintenance activities & personnel & ensures safe, playable, event-ready facilities for year-round programs & events.\nResponsibilities\nDepartment Leadership & Planning\nLead daily grounds operations and establish annual, seasonal, and daily work plans based on field use, event schedules, agronomic needs, weather, and facility priorities\nRecruit, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate full-time and part-time grounds employees; establish clear assignments, performance standards, safety expectations, and accountability\nDirectly supervise the Facility Mechanic and ensure timely preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and service documentation for the facility's golf-cart fleet and grounds and facility equipment\nCoordinate with Operations, Athletics, Event Planning, Engineering, and event leadership stakeholders; ensuring execution of facility preparation for groups\nAthletic Field & Event Operations\nDirect the preparation, setup, conversion, and recovery of baseball, softball and multipurpose surfaces for practices, games, camps, tournaments, Major League Baseball programs, and special events, including natural turf, infield skins, base paths, mounds, home plates, bullpens, warning tracks, practice areas, and batting cages, consistent with Major League Baseball standards\nInspect fields and grounds; determine playability and field-protection needs; coordinate configurations and timelines; and verify corrective work before use\nMonitor the condition and safe operation of pitching machines, batting-cage equipment, netting structures, and safety netting; coordinate inspections, repairs, replacements, and removal from service when necessary\nTurf, Landscape, Irrigation & Weather\nOversee the inspection, cleaning, grooming, decompaction, and infill management of outdoor and indoor synthetic turf surfaces to maintain consistent appearance, performance, and safety\nDevelop and execute warm-season turf programs, including mowing, aerification, verticutting, topdressing, fertilization, overseeding, sodding, moisture management, and weed, pest, and disease control\nManage landscape plans for trees, palms, bamboo, shrubs, plant beds, lawns, and common outdoor spaces, including routine bamboo maintenance and annual palm trimming, and oversee irrigation and drainage programming, inspections, maintenance, repair coordination, and water management\nLead adverse-weather and field-protection response, including tarp deployment, water removal, storm preparation, surface recovery, and post-weather inspections\nEquipment, Materials, Safety & Compliance\nManage the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement planning of the golf-cart fleet and grounds and facility equipment, and maintain appropriate inventories of field materials, chemicals, fuel, parts, tools, and supplies\nEnsure fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other regulated materials are purchased, stored, handled, applied, and documented in accordance with product labels, organizational procedures, and applicable law\nEstablish and enforce safety practices covering training, personal protective equipment, equipment operation, chemical handling, hazard communication, and applicable OSHA requirements\nBudget, Vendors & Continuous Improvement\nDevelop annual operating and capital budget recommendations; monitor expenses, review invoices, obtain quotes, manage purchases, and oversee contractor and vendor performance within approved parameters\nIdentify long-range field, landscape, irrigation, drainage, and equipment needs; maintain accurate department records; and provide timely reports, forecasts, and recommendations to the Director, Operations\nPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Operations\nQualifications & Skills\nEducation & Experience\nAssociate or bachelor's degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, plant and soil science, sports field management, or a related discipline strongly preferred\nMinimum five years of progressively responsible experience in athletic field, sports turf, golf course, or comparable high-quality turf and grounds management, including at least three years in a supervisory or leadership role. An equivalent combination of relevant education, certification, and experience may be considered\nDemonstrated experience maintaining baseball or softball playing surfaces and working knowledge of warm-season turf, infield clay, soil and plant health, irrigation, drainage, cultural practices, fertilization, pest management, and landscaping\nCertified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) or another recognized certification or equivalent experience at a professional, collegiate, tournament, training complex, or comparable high-use facility\nLeadership & Technical Skills\nProven ability to lead and hold teams accountable, communicate effectively, establish priorities, and manage multiple fields and events in a fast-paced, year-round operation\nExperience managing equipment, inventory, vendors, purchasing, and operating expenses, with working proficiency in email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, work-order or asset-management systems, and electronic records\nLicenses & Certifications\nValid driver's license and ability to safely operate organizational vehicles, utility vehicles, and groundskeeping equipment\nMust possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain the Florida pesticide and fertilizer applicator certifications required for assigned duties within six months of employment\nSchedule & Physical Requirements\nAbility to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and occasional emergency or weather response\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, push, and pull; lift or carry up to 50 pounds; safely operate commercial grounds equipment; and work outdoors in Florida weather and on wet or uneven surfaces\nTop MLB Perks & Benefits\nMedical/Dental/Vision coverage\nCompany Matched 401(k) Plan\nPaid Sick/Time Off and Holidays\nParental Leave\nDisability Benefits (short term and long term)\nLife and Accidental Death Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)\nTraining & Development Programs\nDiscounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise\nAccess to special events at JRTC\nJRTC Employee & Family appreciation events\nThe Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) located in Vero Beach, Florida, serves as a year-round hub for amateur development initiatives and events designed to diversify and strengthen the talent pipelines of baseball and softball. We are the permanent home to several signature youth-focused events and programs, such as the Nike RBI World Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational, which teach players how to succeed on and off the field. The historic facility, formerly known as Dodgertown, was renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex in honor of its trailblazing namesake.\nPlease note: All job offers will be based on successfully completing a background check.\nWhy MLB?\nMajor League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.\nCalifornia Residents: Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.\nColorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.\nApplicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at . Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.\nAre you ready to Step Up to the Plate? 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