Elite Baseball Field Groundskeeper & Turf Manager

Philadelphia Phillies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Groundskeeper at Citizens Bank Park keeps championship-quality playing surfaces and surrounding grounds for Phillies baseball and stadium events. You will perform daily turfgrass management, irrigation, equipment operation, and event prep to meet MLB standards.

You will collaborate with Operations staff to support baseball activities, concerts, and special events, while upholding Phillies and MLB standards and a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors or Associates in turfgrass management or similar.
• Minimum of three years of experience in professional baseball with similar duties.
• Ability to work independently and maintain strong organizational skills.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and operating light to medium machinery.
• Experience handling pesticides and fungicides; ability to pass pesticide tests within three months.

Responsibilities

• Execute the field maintenance program at Citizens Bank Park.
• Support on-field events including concerts and youth games.
• Assist with Summer Internship program and intern development.
• Maintain the Phillies Urban Youth Academy Complex as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with industry leaders and colleagues.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Ability to work unsupervised

Physical stamina

Lift 50 pounds

Equipment operation

Pesticide handling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in turfgrass management

Tools

Irrigation systems (Rain Bird Maxicom2)

Job description

The Groundskeeper at Citizens Bank Park keeps championship-quality playing surfaces and surrounding grounds for Phillies baseball and stadium events. You will perform daily turfgrass management, irrigation, equipment operation, and event prep to meet MLB standards.

You will collaborate with Operations staff to support baseball activities, concerts, and special events, while upholding Phillies and MLB standards and a professional work environment.