Assistant Groundskeeper

Genesis Distribution; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Tigers are seeking an Assistant Groundskeeper to lead day-to-day field maintenance and crew management at Comerica Park, ensuring MLB-standard playing surfaces. The role supports both grounds and tarp crews, requiring strong communication and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced, weather-dependent environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management or related field, 2+ years of baseball field management experience, and excellent leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field is required.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to move quickly and make informed decisions in weather-affected situations and during schedule changes.
• Commitment to producing an elite MLB-quality playing surface.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field maintenance and crew management.
• Assist with planning, execution and supervision of turf maintenance activities.
• Support administration tasks including labor budget and crew scheduling.
• Help manage training and scheduling of grounds and tarp crews.
• Prepare field for games, batting practice, and events while ensuring MLB safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Turfgrass science

Irrigation systems

Pesticides

Athletic field best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Detroit Tigers are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Groundskeeper to help lead day-to-day field maintenance and crew management at Comerica Park. This role supports both the grounds and tarp crew, ensuring the playing surface consistently meets Major League Baseball standards. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a proactive problem solver and thrives in a fast-paced weather-dependent environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Groundskeeper in planning, executing and overseeing all field maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, irrigation, infield skin management, mound and plate repair and overall turf health.
• Assist with administrative duties – including labor budget, and scheduling of crew
• Help manage, train, schedule grounds crew and tarp crew staff
• Help lead on-field preparation for all games, batting practice and special events, ensuring all MLB compliance and safety standards are met
• Maintain proper supplies such as clay, conditioner, chalk, paint, fertilizers, tools and equipment
• Monitor weather forecasts and adjust field maintenance plans in real time, including coordinating field tarp, delays, and schedule changes
• Assist with crew’s uniform ordering and distribution

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass Management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of professional baseball field management experience (Milb or MLB preferred)
• Strong understanding of turfgrass science, infield clay management, irrigation systems, pesticides, and athletic field best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to move quick and make informed decisions in weather-affected situations and during schedule changes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing an elite MLB-quality playing surface
• Ability to multitask in a high pressure, fast paced environment, while having a positive team-focused attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed

*Must be able to:

• Work long hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, extended homestands, outside events, consecutive days in a row
• Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Work outside in varying weather conditions