Athletic Field Groundskeeper — Year-Round NYC

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Free parking on site

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Sports Field Maintenance Worker to upkeep natural grass, synthetic turf and ballfields on Randall’s Island.

This on-site, year-round role requires working weekends, holidays, evenings and overtime as needed. You will join the Sports Field team, perform mowing, seeding, fertilizing, aeration, drainage projects and equipment maintenance while prioritizing safe, high-quality playing surfaces across the park.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in turf maintenance (greens keeper, groundskeeper or landscaper).
• Experience with ballfield maintenance is preferred.
• Able to operate hand tools and small/large equipment.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mow, seed, fertilize, water, level, lay sod, remove debris, drag and roll with turf/ballfields.
• Assist with aeration, hydroseeding, drainage, field renovation and maintenance building projects.
• Support seasonal field opening/closing, winterization and year-round maintenance tasks.
• Assist with snow removal, storm cleanup and other weather-related operations.
• Provide guidance to seasonal staff and report progress to Directors.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and various equipment, ensuring safety and readiness.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Directors.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Valid Driver License

Job description

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Sports Field Maintenance Worker to upkeep natural grass, synthetic turf and ballfields on Randall’s Island.

This on-site, year-round role requires working weekends, holidays, evenings and overtime as needed. You will join the Sports Field team, perform mowing, seeding, fertilizing, aeration, drainage projects and equipment maintenance while prioritizing safe, high-quality playing surfaces across the park.