What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Field Operations Assistant position at Hartford Yard Goats?
The Hartford Yard Goats, Double-A Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, are seeking a motivated, hardworking individual to join our 2025 Field Crew Positions. This position, Seasonal Field Operations Assistant, is seasonal, running from March to October. This position would report to the Field Operations Manager and would work on the day crew on game days and non-gameday events. This position is ideal for someone with one to two years of turf management experience or someone looking to enter the turf management industry, and the opportunity to work on the 2024 Double-A Field of the Year.
Duties
Maintain pitching mounds, home plate area, and bullpens
Assist in mowing, fertilizing, edging infield/outfield, aerating, sodding, etc
Assist in tarp pulls and tarp covers (home plate and mounds)-game and non-game days
Field repair maintenance
Cleaning dugouts, bullpens and field
Set up and tear down batting practice
Pre-game preparation
Extra events (college and high school games, company outings, etc.)
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Grounds experience not required, but preferred
Must be able to work long hours
Must be able to work during days, nights and weekends
Work in various weather conditions
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
Ability to operate utility equipment
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.