The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League in Waldorf, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, DC 30 Miles from the Nation’s Capital. The $26 Million Regency Furniture Stadium features 16 suites, 3,200 fixed seats, and multiple picnic and entertainment venues. As part of Charles County Maryland’s development, the ballpark serves as a key component in enhancing growth in the county while providing fun, affordable, family entertainment to fans in Waldorf and beyond.
Job Duties:
- This position will report directly to the Assistant General Manager of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
- Coordinate all ballpark cleaning duties during the baseball season and in the off-season. Cleaning duties may include bathrooms, cleaning of seating bowl, power washing, and all other basic cleaning duties around the ballpark.
- Manage and take ownership of the maintenance and care for all equipment and infrastructure throughout the facility to help insure proper and safe operation of the facility on a constant basis.
- Execute and manage in-stadium operations – with collaboration from part-time and contracted staff/agencies – to include stadium cleaning procedures, upkeep and general maintenance with detailed attention to surpass compliance dictated by the Assistant General Manger and General Manager of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
- Organize and/or support the management of service contracts, usage and inspections to be held at the facility with outside vendors to ensure compliance with all terms of each contract.
- Assist in the preparation and adherence within any given budget for the facility.
- Assist with recruiting, scheduling, training, motivating, coaching and evaluating any staff assigned to the facility while following given procedures for action.
- Maintain shared and collaborative records with necessary stakeholders regarding facility usage, access, asset inventory and staffing levels.
- Actively work to maintain all tools and equipment and make recommendations for supplies needed for facility operations.
- Mitigate all matters related to OSHA compliance, risk management and security of the facility.
- Monitor all stadium signage, displays and egresses constantly to maintain brand standards and code compliance with all areas within the facility.
- Perform routine security inspections to all aspects of the facility and surrounding areas to assure proper order and enact necessary procedures and communication when not surpassing expected standards.
- Maintain, assist and/or advise with any facility games or recreational aspects which enhance the enjoyment and experience of all patrons and staff, alike.
- Communicate regularly with necessary colleagues and maintain confidentiality, otherwise, as directed.
- Perform duties including lifting, carrying, moving, walking extensively throughout the facility, working from various heights, up and down un-even surfaces, and within an environment with moderate to loud noises.
- Operate tools and machinery – and proactively supervise others – within the facility according to all safety guidelines and restrictions and utilizing proper techniques and any safety uniforms or equipment/safeguards.
- All other duties as assigned by General Manager
Qualifications
- High level of integrity with a positive, ‘can-do,’ collaborative attitude.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen sense of decision-making and problem-solving.
- Positive team-building and eager desire to work with others as well as independently, as necessary.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate and interact positively and patiently with every level of stakeholder/attendee.
- Proficiency with MS Office, email, cell phone and standard office equipment, as required.
- Comfort and demonstrated background with institutional facility maintenance and upkeep, and proven ability to undertake and lead projects requiring physical activity and safety.
- Previous experience in a sports complex and/or baseball stadium preferred (or similar).
- Previous experience with previous arena/stadium operations and events (or similar).
- Basic math, counting and measuring skills with an ability to translate onto larger-scale setups and alignment of physical needs to support events and stadium operations.
- Must be a self-starter, proactive & quality-focused; able to work independently and collectively.
- Exemplary communication skills and professionalism to deal effectively with all business contacts, vendors, University leaders, clients and tenants.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability and confidence to present and communicate new ideas and concepts, describe and document issues as well as offer solutions.
- Proven understanding and practice of guest and customer service.
- Ability to pull and secure tarps and stanchion, cables/wires/ropes on a routine basis.
- Ability to sweep, pickup and empty trash from the floor and to/from receptacles of varying sizes.
- Knowledge and practice of OSHA requirements at all times.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
- Frequent bending, routine lifting of items averaging – and sometimes surpassing – 50 pounds, sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, balancing, exposure to multiple external elements or chemicals, use of fine motor skills, short and long-range vision, extensive walking throughout interior and exterior areas of the outdoor venue to include inclines and stairs amid year-round weather conditions typical for all twelve months of the year in Southern Maryland.
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.
