What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Groundskeeper position at Lansing Lugnuts?
Job Summary:
The Lansing Lugnuts, the High-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, are seeking applicants for Assistant Groundskeeper. This position would work closely with the Head Groundskeeper in planning and performing maintenance required to provide a safe, playable, and aesthetically pleasing minor league baseball field.
This position is ideal for an applicant with turf management experience.
Duties:
· Maintain clay areas including infield, pitching mounds, home plate area, and bullpens
· Assist in field maintenance such as mowing, fertilizing, edging, aerating, sodding, etc.
· Set up and tear down batting practice
· Pre-game preparation
· Post game clean up
· Extra field events and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Turf management education is not required, but preferred
· Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds repetitively
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment
· Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
· Required to work, day, nights and weekends during home games and special events
Overall:
· Looking for an individual with attention to detail, a good work ethic, and someone who works well with a team.
DATES: March through October
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.