Director, Field Operations (53996)

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are seeking a motivated and hard-working Director of Field Operations who will be responsible for the management, planning, and implementation of the maintenance and agronomic program for the Delta Dental Stadium. The outfield playing surface and warning track were recently renovated, which included the removal of old organic material and incorporated new USGA sand and Profile soil amendment for added nutrient and water holding capabilities. Tuckahoe gameday bluegrass was also installed along with new hunter irrigation heads. Diamond Baseball Holdings also offers competitive benefits packages and national support through its vast network of clubs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General duties include, but are not limited to mowing, fertilizing, maintaining and rebuilding pitching mounds and home plate areas, dragging and moisture management of infield skin, field marking, edging, aerating, topdressing, verticutting, replacing sod, and tarping.
• Administrative and managerial oversight of the department.
• Planning for projects and outside events.
• Budgeting and forecasting, including approving payroll and payroll allocation for keeping equipment and irrigation in good working order.
• Hiring, training, and scheduling staff for events & organizing daily work list for staff.
• Managing materials inventory.
• Managing relationships with outside vendors. 
• Communicate clearly and work well with fellow employees, coaches, and players.
•  Must obtain and maintain proper local fertilizer applicator license within 90 days of hire date and follow all laws and regulations regarding fertilizer use and storage. 
• Must have knowledge of USGA sand based rootzones and the management strategies associated with sand based athletic fields at the professional level.
• Other duties as assigned.
• We expect 3 – 5 years of relevant experience for this role.