Groundskeeper

This is a Part Time Job

We are hiring for Full-time and Part-time Groundskeepers for the Oakland A's at the Oakland Coliseum. This position will report directly to the Head and Assistant Head Groundskeepers.

Essential Job Duties:
• Assist Head Groundskeeper, Assistant Head Groundskeeper and grounds staff with the daily maintenance of the Oakland Coliseum playing field.
• Work all field events that take place on the Oakland Coliseum field- to include baseball, football, concerts and other events.
• Assist with changeovers from baseball/football, football/baseball and any other changeovers for other events.
• Assist with the yearly installation of the new playing field surface prior to the beginning of the Major League Baseball Season each year.
• Assist grounds crew during any inclement weather situations either during an event, or on non-event days.
• Assist with any turf replacements during the year as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned,

Minimum Requirements:
• Must be available to work all scheduled field events- including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to safely operate field maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to lift upwards of 50lbs.
• Must be able to become a member of the union.
• Must have prior experience in turf maintenance.
• Must be able to work alongside others in a team atmosphere.
• Must be able to communicate well with others as well as take verbal and written directions.
• Must keep a professional appearance and work accordingly around a professional sports atmosphere.
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated, hardworking individual who is passionate about the job.