Interested candidates can send their resumes to Ed Mangan at ed.mangan@braves.com.

This position has 2 openings and will remain open until filled.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Field manager assists with the operation and management of the playing surface.
• Total playing surface maintenance, including cutting, game ready preparation, complete fertilization application and equipment maintenance.
• Interviews, hires, trains, directs and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the field.
• Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, and chemical applications.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and supplies/materials to maintain the playing surface and adjacent landscapes.
• Baseball Specific: Manages infield skin, mound and home plate areas, grass to skin transition.
• Should be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Job requires running, pulling and lifting heavy material at times.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent to 2 years of trade school or apprenticeship program, 3 years additional practical experience can be substituted for schooling.
• Must have at least two years’ experience in professional baseball setting. Preferred 5 years’ experience.
• Can operate a turf spray rig for liquid chemical applications.
• Have knowledge of fertilizers and understand their application properties.
• Ability to manage, supervise and train seasonal staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity and understanding of current federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the management and operations of sports fields and facilities (including, but not limited to employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations);
• Work non-traditional hours, including baseball season and stadium special events.
• Knowledge of warm season grasses wear and replacement, zoned irrigation, tarp deployment and weather preparation procedures.
• An understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and an ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• The candidate must pass a drug test and criminal and credit background checks.

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Dan Mendelson, president, Unitex Direct, likes to tell a story from his engineering days to explain his approach to working with customers.  Mendelson begins: “In engineering school, I built balsa wood bridges by hand, researching every detail to ensure a strong structure.  Every beam and every bolt of the wood model had to be analyzed for strength.  Working with a customer to solve a problem is a bit like building a bridge; you have to consider every possible scenario.  If you do, the bridge to the customer's apparel program will be solid. You'll also have the building blocks to a relationship, and hopefully, a customer for life.”      

Problem solving is the Unitex Direct credo, its mantra since it opened its doors in 1992.  The company is a full-service uniform provider to many market segments, including the stadium and security industries.  Currently, Unitex Direct is the supplier of choice to 36 stadiums, including the NFL, NBA, MLB and many college stadiums throughout the country.

“Tackling a complex situation is never a burden,” Mendelson added.  “Maybe it's the engineer in me, but I actually have fun solving a customer's problem. I'm thinking about the specifics in my head, the logistics behind the solution before I'm even off the phone.” 

It is a mindset that has served Unitex Direct well in its 28 years.  A mid-sized company by industry standards, Unitex Direct is growing, a modern-day David vs. Goliath whose unmatched level of personal service has coaxed business away from some of the market's larger players.      

Mendelson credits an acute understanding of the supplier/customer relationship for Unitex Direct's success.  “You don't have a customer until they have a problem; how you solve that problem will determine whether you have a one-shot customer or have built a relationship.”  

Whether you need 3000 shirts in five days, a midnight delivery of uniforms to your stadium, or an out-of-the-box look for your luxury box arena staff, Unitex Direct has the experience in providing quality uniform solutions.  Let's take a better look at how Unitex Direct applies those solutions in the event staffing and security marketplace.

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