What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Crew position at Worcester Red Sox?
The Worcester Red Sox Grounds Crew is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the upcoming 2024 baseball season. Ideal applicants have a background in athletic field maintenance or landscaping and are interested in a career in the sports industry. The Worcester Red Sox Grounds Crew is responsible for the overall maintenance and care of the Polar Park playing field – home to the AAA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Field Superintendent with professional daily field maintenance including clay and infield maintenance, mowing, edging, sodding, cultural practices, fertilizer and chemical applications, irrigation repair, and other duties as assigned.
• Cleaning and maintenance of workshop, equipment, warning track, bullpens, and field.
• Assist with rain situations including pulling tarps; mound, home plate, and large infield tarp.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to work long, nontraditional hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physical stamina for an extensive number of steps each day
• Tolerance to work outdoors in less-than-ideal weather conditions
Through the intersection of baseball and family entertainment, the Worcester Red Sox strive to be an
organization whose people, culture, and practices reflect the acceptance, advocacy, and celebration of
diversity and individuality that we expect of society. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prospective
employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national
origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
The Worcester Red Sox require proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to
applicable legal requirements.