Scott Guthrie
Candidate Details
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Sports turf professional currently working on the Chicago Cubs Grounds Crew, with hands on experience maintaining a Major League playing surface. Experienced in daily field preparation, sod installation, mound and infield maintenance, and game day operations under tight timelines and variable conditions.
Background includes volume landscape management as a Foreman, overseeing maintenance across 60+ properties and managing daily workflow and equipment operations.
Additional experience includes multi-sport field conversions for Northwestern University football games at Wrigley Field and offseason training in Mesa, AZ focused on mound rebuilding and advanced field conditioning practices.
Seeking opportunities to contribute to a high level sports turf or grounds operation where consistency, attention to detail, and field performance are prioritized.
Background includes volume landscape management as a Foreman, overseeing maintenance across 60+ properties and managing daily workflow and equipment operations.
Additional experience includes multi-sport field conversions for Northwestern University football games at Wrigley Field and offseason training in Mesa, AZ focused on mound rebuilding and advanced field conditioning practices.
Seeking opportunities to contribute to a high level sports turf or grounds operation where consistency, attention to detail, and field performance are prioritized.
Education
Harry S Truman College – Coursework toward degree
Orange Park High School – High School Diploma
Orange Park High School – High School Diploma
Qualifications
- Turf maintenance
- Sod installation and repair
- Some Irrigation troubleshooting and repair
- Mound, bullpen, and infield skin maintenance
- Warning track conditioning and tarp operations
- Game-day field preparation and breakdown
- Multi-sport field conversion (baseball to football/soccer)
- Commercial equipment operation and maintenance
- Crew coordination and workflow management
- Ability to perform in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
- Sod installation and repair
- Some Irrigation troubleshooting and repair
- Mound, bullpen, and infield skin maintenance
- Warning track conditioning and tarp operations
- Game-day field preparation and breakdown
- Multi-sport field conversion (baseball to football/soccer)
- Commercial equipment operation and maintenance
- Crew coordination and workflow management
- Ability to perform in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
Work History
Chicago Cubs – Grounds Crew
March 2024 – Present (Chicago, IL / Mesa, AZ)
- Perform daily maintenance of MLB playing surface including turf care, irrigation repair, and field preparation
- Maintain mound, bullpen, infield skin, and warning track to professional standards
- Execute game day setup and breakdown, including tarp operations and batting practice equipment
- Assisted with installation and removal of football field for Northwestern University games and Chicago Red Stars, at Wrigley Field
- Completed spring training in Mesa, AZ focused on mound rebuilding and advanced turf practices
American Green Landscaping: Foreman
June 2005 – July 2011 (Jacksonville, FL)
- Managed maintenance of 60+ residential and commercial properties
- Operated and maintained commercial landscaping equipment
- Directed daily workflow and ensured consistent quality across job sites
March 2024 – Present (Chicago, IL / Mesa, AZ)
- Perform daily maintenance of MLB playing surface including turf care, irrigation repair, and field preparation
- Maintain mound, bullpen, infield skin, and warning track to professional standards
- Execute game day setup and breakdown, including tarp operations and batting practice equipment
- Assisted with installation and removal of football field for Northwestern University games and Chicago Red Stars, at Wrigley Field
- Completed spring training in Mesa, AZ focused on mound rebuilding and advanced turf practices
American Green Landscaping: Foreman
June 2005 – July 2011 (Jacksonville, FL)
- Managed maintenance of 60+ residential and commercial properties
- Operated and maintained commercial landscaping equipment
- Directed daily workflow and ensured consistent quality across job sites
Date Available
May 11, 2026
Preferred Area
Chicago, IL (mostly)
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