Assistant Manager, Grounds- Rentschler Field

Company: Oak View Group
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Oak View Group
Oak View Group is a sports and entertainment company engaged in a wide variety of activities, including arena development, facility management, arena and stadium alliance, sponsorships and partnerships, security services, publications, conferences, and consulting. The company, privately held, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the world.
Overview
The Assistant Grounds Manager responsibilities are to comply with the daily orders of the Head Groundskeeper as it pertains to game field maintenance and operations. This position will supervise grounds crew members and certainly be required to fill in as Sports Turf Manager when needed.

Salary: $24hr - $31hr
For FT roles: - - Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
Pratt and Whitney stadium is home of the UCONN Huskies football team and hosts multiple sporting events including but not limited to football, rugby, soccer, and lacrosse.
Responsibilities

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• Perform daily responsibilities of game field at the venue, which includes mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, pesticide applications, field painting, turfgrass cultural practices, equipment operation and maintenance, and snow removal
  
• Performs routine walkthroughs of game field, stadium, and exterior grounds for problems and reports issues to stadium management
  
• Operation of light duty vehicles, mowers, tractors, etc. and light truck with plow. Will train part-time employees on use of equipment.
  
• Assures the necessary event equipment (goals, benches, etc.) are set up and in good working condition
  
• Assist in the seasonal maintenance of the equipment fleet and ensures the proper maintenance is performed as needed in a timely manner
  
• Monitor, manage, and help part-time staff in maintaining the landscape of 110 acres of property
  
• Help with snow removal in the parking lots and roadways
  
• Help Operations staff with tasks when requested
  
• Will take lead roll in absence of Head Turf Manager
  
• Foster professional relationships with coaching staff, players, co-workers, and tenants
  
• Expected to work all field events, which includes nights and weekends
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • 4-year degree in Turfgrass science, highly recommended or similar area of study
    
  • 3-5 years of experience in maintaining sand based athletic fields
    
  • Strong written and oral skills with the intent to communicate with technical staff and administration
    
  • Knowledge of Kentucky Bluegrass and how it is maintained
    
  • Knowledge of turf equipment, tools and pesticide usage
    
  • Knowledge of techniques in planting and maintaining trees and shrubs suited to the area location
    
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
    
  • Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
    
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, ladders, etc.
    
  • Must have a valid driver's license
    
    Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
    At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
    EEO
    Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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