What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Crew position at Attain Sports?
Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.
Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.
Position Overview
Join our seasonal grounds crew and play a hands-on role in keeping the IronBirds’ field in top-tier condition. This fast-paced position supports daytime, pre-game, and in-game field maintenance—from edging and mound repair to dragging the infield and assisting with on-field activities. If you’re detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to work outdoors in a team-focused environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in turf and sports field management.
Job Responsibilities
- Daytime: Assist with edging, bullpen maintenance, mound/plate repair, and setting up batting practice equipment
- Pre-Game & In-Game: Assist with the removal of batting practices equipment, dragging of infield skin, chalking foul lines, removal of tarps, assisting with on-field activities
- Assist with non-baseball field events
- Other duties as assigned by Head Groundskeeper
Required Qualifications
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work and represent the IronBirds in a professional manner
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability and willingness to learn new techniques, skills, and practices
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and assist with the installation and removal of the field tarp in inclement weather situations
- Work hours include daytime, evenings, weekends and some holidays, as applicable
Preferred Experience
- Having/pursuing a turf management degree or prior turf experience
Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual hourly rate for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.
Hourly Rate
$15 - $18 USD
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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