Sports Turf Groundskeeper
Detroit Tigers
Detroit, MIThis was removed by the employer on 3/3/2021 7:17:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
JOB SUMMARY:
The Detroit Tigers are looking for candidates to join their Grounds crew. This position will be responsible for the fine procurement and upkeep of a major league field. This position will be a full-time seasonal position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the maintenance and detailed upkeep of a major league field and related areas including but not limited to:
• Assist with Infield skin maintenance as well as mound, plate, and bullpen care
• Assist with warning track maintenance
• Watering of turf, clay, and warning track
• Mowing of bull pens, infield and outfield
• Assist with fertilization and pest control
• Painting foul lines and coaches boxes, field stencils as well as chalking lines as needed
• Trouble shoot irrigation, and repair
• Assist with topdressing as needed
• Aeration
• Tarping of mound, plate, bullpens, and infield
• Assist with batting practice set up and tear down
• Pre-game field preparation and Post game field repair
• Cleaning of equipment
• Cleaning of field and related areas (dugouts, bull pens, shop, break room, etc.)
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Experience working on sports turf and/or baseball fields required.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs.).
• Must have the ability to maneuver quickly and easily under changeable situations.
• Ability to quickly pull tarps and other related equipment on and off field.
• Ability to safely operate lightweight vehicles.
WORK CONDITIONS:
• Outdoor environment
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Available to work Home games and special events including concerts, fantasy camps, college tournaments, etc.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required