Landscape & Sports Turf Technician

Little League Baseballorporated•South Williamsport, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Little League International is seeking a Landscape & Sports Turf Technician to join its Facilities Department in a full-time, in-person, non-exempt position with a 35-hour workweek. The role focuses primarily on landscaping and grounds maintenance (approximately 75%), with additional sports turf management and field preparation responsibilities (approximately 25%). The technician helps maintain the appearance, safety, and quality of Little League’s facilities, landscaped grounds, and baseball and softball fields, creating a welcoming environment for players, families, volunteers, and visitors. The position provides hands-on work in landscaping, grounds beautification, sports turf management, equipment operation, and general facility maintenance. The technician works with the Facilities team and other departments to keep Little League’s complexes safe, attractive, and welcoming throughout the year. Work typically follows normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, extended hours, and travel to support tournaments, special events, and facility needs. Little League International is the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, a nonprofit youth sports organization based in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Little League is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks and drug screening after a conditional offer.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or a related field.
Knowledge of landscaping practices, plant care, soil maintenance, irrigation systems, and pest management.
Ability to safely operate and maintain landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safe, attractive, professional-quality facilities.
Strong organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Willingness to obtain necessary pesticide application licenses.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours during tournaments, special events, or emergencies.
Willingness to travel occasionally to Little League Regional tournaments and off-site events.
Commitment to supporting Little League’s mission and providing a positive experience for players, families, volunteers, and visitors.

Nice To Haves

Degree in horticulture, turf management, agronomy, or a related field preferred.
Previous sports turf management or athletic field maintenance experience preferred.
Familiarity with baseball and softball field preparation, including mowing patterns, field lining, and infield grooming, preferred.

Responsibilities

Plant, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and ornamental plants.
Maintain landscaped areas through mulching, edging, weeding, trimming, and general grounds beautification.
Assist with designing and improving landscaped areas to enhance appearance, safety, and sustainability.
Monitor soil conditions and irrigation needs, and assist with maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including leaf removal, snow and ice removal, and storm cleanup.
Maintain clean, safe, and visually appealing outdoor spaces throughout Little League’s facilities.
Help maintain baseball and softball playing surfaces for practices, games, tournaments, and televised events.
Prepare fields through mowing, aeration, field lining, infield grooming, and other game-day preparations.
Assist with turf maintenance and repair, including reseeding, sodding, topdressing, and pest management.
Monitor field conditions to ensure safe, consistent, game-ready playing surfaces.
Provide on-site sports turf support at Little League Regional tournaments and other events, including field transitions and preparation.
Collaborate with Facilities and event staff to support field maintenance and tournament operations.
Operate and maintain landscaping and sports turf equipment, including mowers, robotic mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles.
Perform routine equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
Use tools, machinery, and materials safely and follow personal protective equipment requirements.
Assist with maintaining buildings, walkways, stadiums, and other public areas.
Support facility setup and breakdown for clinics, meetings, tournaments, and special events.
Handle fertilizers, pesticides, and other materials in accordance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and codes.