Assistant Groundskeeper

Fort Wayne TinCaps; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k (available after one year of_em_

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

Employee Time Off

Job summary

The Fort Wayne TinCaps, High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, are seeking a dedicated full-time Assistant Groundskeeper for the 2027 season to maintain a premier playing surface. Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail are essential to support game day operations and field maintenance.

Requirements include 2–3 years in baseball field maintenance or turf care, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work weekends/holidays; candidates must be able to work flexible hours

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of prior baseball field maintenance or turf management experience.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of infield skin, mounds, home plate, and warning track.
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Mowing, edging, and weed whipping.
• Participate in aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and resodding.
• Assist with equipment maintenance.
• Irrigation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Hand watering and moisture management.
• Field tarp and working in diverse weather situations.
• Assist with in-season and off-season events as well as facility improvements.
• Snow removal of concourse and sidewalks during winter months.
• Assist with inventory as well as ordering and purchasing of necessary products.

Job description

Reports to

Head Groundskeeper

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Status

Full-time

Start Date

January 4th, 2027

Compensation

Based on experience

Benefits

• 401k (available after one year of employment)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Time Off

Position Summary

The Fort Wayne TinCaps (High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) are searching for a highly motivated and hardworking full-time Assistant Groundskeeper for the 2027 season. Individual should be a good communicator, self-motivated, have high attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Requirements

Must have 2-3 years of prior baseball field maintenance or turf management experience. Individual must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Specific duties shall include, but not be limited to

• Daily maintenance of infield skin, mounds, home plate, and warning track
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications
• Mowing, edging, and weed whipping
• Participate in aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and resodding
• Assist with equipment maintenance
• Irrigation maintenance and troubleshooting
• Hand watering and moisture management
• Field tarp and working in diverse weather situations
• Assist with all in-season and off-season special events as well as facility improvements
• Snow removal of concourse and sidewalks during winter months
• Assist with inventory as well as ordering and purchasing of necessary products

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Fort Wayne TinCaps 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.