Baseball Field Groundskeeper: Turf, Irrigation & Field Prep

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

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