Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by the baseball schedule.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces, including grass, dirt, clay, and warning track material.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, and grasp tools and equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 51–75 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to work in an environment with varying noise levels, including exposure to noise from grounds equipment and machinery.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in athletic field maintenance, landscaping, golf course maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience maintaining baseball fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field maintenance, including mowing, edging, weeding, sodding, blowing, vacuuming, infield grooming, warning track maintenance, and mound and home plate repairs.
• Safely operate and maintain grounds equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility carts, aerators, blowers, vacuums, and other turf maintenance equipment.
• Assist with field preparation before, during, and after games and special events.
• Work collaboratively with full-time and seasonal grounds staff to maintain high standards of field quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick time after 90 days of employment.
• 401(k) employee contribution participation after three months of employment.
• 12 complimentary tickets to games per season.