POSITION

Grounds & Operations Assistant

OVERVIEW

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and member of Minor League Baseball. Since relocating to the award-winning Atrium Health Ballpark in downtown Kannapolis, the team has experienced exponential growth within the community and baseball industry. The organization has assembled a Front Office that is driven to succeed and further establish the Cannon Ballers as a model franchise within Minor League Baseball. The Cannon Ballers are seeking an individual that is hard-working, self-motivated, and driven by the upkeep of Atrium Health Ballpark. The Grounds & Operations Assistant is a seasonal role that will primarily focus on grounds and field maintenance before and during the 2027 baseball season.

JOB TYPE

Seasonal:

Early 2027 through September / Normal business hours and the ability to work nights and weekends during Cannon Ballers home games and special events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES GROUNDS

Assist in all aspects of maintaining the playing surface, as well as upkeep with batting tunnel and bullpens. Help coordinate all field preparations on game days and non-game day events. Daily care of the baseball grounds including mowing of playing surface, preventative maintenance to the grounds and equipment, and fertilizer application. Aid in the creation of a fertilizer/pesticide program. Facilitate maintenance of all field equipment and tools. Manage game day grounds staff by creating schedules and ensuring a positive work environment.

FACILITY OPERATIONS

Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of systems and services such as HVAC, plumbing, electric, security system, elevators, videoboard, sound system, and trash removal. Provide support with ballpark improvement projects. Operate equipment such as a forklifts, scissor lifts, and maintenance carts, as well as power tools such as drills, table saws, pressure washers, etc. Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, in addition to continually troubleshooting facility issues. Provide direct support and assistance with non-gameday and special events taking place at Atrium Health Ballpark. Other team-related duties as directed by the General Manager, Director of Grounds & Operations, and Facility Operations Manager.

•Outline of Responsibilities could fluctuate and change at any course of time

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QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in turfgrass management and/or working knowledge of the maintenance of sports fields. Prior professional baseball field management experience preferred. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Candidate must be a professional self-starter who is a team player yet able to work independently with minimal supervision. Being able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines with quality results is a requirement. The ability to work long hours, including weekends and holidays is a necessity. Possession of a valid Driver's License and excellent driving record. Physical requirements include the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Temerity Baseball 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. Temerity Baseball operates in North Carolina which is an employment at will state.