Groundskeeper (Full-Time)

The Groundskeeper for the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) assists with the day-to-day maintenance of ten and a half athletic fields, common areas and facility grounds for year-round events including games, practices, camps, and special events.  The Groundskeeper also assists with maintaining all landscaped areas including plants, trees, and shrubs.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain baseball, softball and other athletic fields, landscaped areas and facility grounds for the purpose of providing high quality, attractive and safe areas for athletic and non-athletic events
• Perform regular grounds maintenance tasks including but not limited to mowing, edging, raking, weeding, and trimming.
• Prune trees, hedges, and shrubs
• Assist with dragging base baths, clay repair and preparation of pitching mounds and home plates
• Setup athletic fields and equipment for practices and games.
• Assist with field tarp placements during adverse weather conditions
• Perform manual labor including regular lifting of heavy objects and equipment, bending, stooping, and digging to maintain grounds
• Inspect, clean, and help maintain groundskeeping equipment to ensure safe and proper operating conditions
• Assist in proper execution of cultural practices
• Comply with OSHA safety standards
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Manager, Grounds or Manager, Grounds

Qualifications & Skills

• Athletic field or landscape maintenance experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to use/operate typical groundskeeping hand tools and power equipment on a regular basis for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a hands-on position in all weather extremes for extended periods of time

Top MLB Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Company Matched 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick/Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Training & Development Programs
• Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise
• Access to special events at JRTC
• JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events