The Jersey Shore BlueClaws are looking for additional Grounds Crew members for the 2024 Season. The position will report directly to the Head Groundskeeper and assist both the Head Groundskeeper and Assistant Groundskeeper in various duties related to the playing field and entire property.
The position is an hourly based position with overtime pay.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Perform work on all common grounds of ShoreTown Ballpark on a weekly basis.
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Performs gardening and grounds maintenance in caring for turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hard surfaces by using tools and power equipment.
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Work in conjunction with the Head Groundskeeper to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing professional baseball field.
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Clay repairs – the infield skin, mounds and home plate, and the warning track.
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Perform moisture management on infield skin.
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Cultural practices – mowing
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Assist in tarp pulls
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Performs gardening and grounds maintenance in caring for turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hard surfaces by using tools and power equipment.
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Must be able to endure extreme heat in the summer.
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Mow turf using both walk behind and riding mowers and fertilize turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowerbeds and trees.
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Operate power equipment such as: rototiller, sod cutter, soil compactor, chain saw, verticutter, hedge trimmer, blowers, mower, tractor, edger, aerial lifts, chain saws, chippers, mini-excavators, skid loaders, hand mowers, rototillers, rollers, lawn sweepers, leaf blowers, and salt spreaders.
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Cares for and maintains tools. Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
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Safely operate team-owned vehicles and transport equipment.
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Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds. Sweep, rake, remove leaves and trash, and clean drains and gutters. Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health. Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, shrubs, trees, and lamp poles.
Ability to work weekends and overtime when required.
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Qualifications
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Candidates must have the ability to do heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs.).
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Candidates must have the ability to operate light machinery (RTV, ride lawn mower, etc.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.