Ballfield Turf Care Specialist I/II

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ballfield Groundskeeper in the Turf Care Management Department at Central Park Conservancy maintains athletic and recreational turf across multiple field facilities in Central Park. Under the Turf Care leadership team, the role supports centralized ballfield operations including traditional baseball and softball fields and Lawn Sports Courts.

High attention to safety and playability is required. Two levels exist with different salary ranges; Ballfield groundskeeper I focuses on infield

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of professional work experience in ballfield maintenance, turf care, or landscaping.
• Valid driver’s license that must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Ability to work at least one weekend day as part of a five‑day, forty hour per week schedule

Responsibilities

• Maintain ballfields with daily infield maintenance including dragging, rolling, and leveling.
• Edge, paint, and prepare pitching mounds and home plates.
• Apply infield mix, topdressing, and conditioners for safe, playable surfaces.
• Set up and break down field configurations between seasons.
• Assist with seasonal renovations including laser grading and sod installation.
• Monitor field conditions during inclement weather and communicate playability concerns.
• Perform walk-behind mowing of Lawn Sports Courts; roll and topdress turf.
• Support irrigation maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs as needed.
• Operate equipment and assist with chemical applications per regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of special events as needed.

Skills

Weekend availability

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years professional ballfield/turf maintenance experience

Job description

The Ballfield Groundskeeper in the Turf Care Management Department at Central Park Conservancy maintains athletic and recreational turf across multiple field facilities in Central Park. Under the Turf Care leadership team, the role supports centralized ballfield operations including traditional baseball and softball fields and Lawn Sports Courts.

High attention to safety and playability is required. Two levels exist with different salary ranges; Ballfield groundskeeper I focuses on infield