Field Operations Intern

Oklahoma City Comets; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Seasonal employment

Job summary

Oklahoma City Comets is seeking seasonal groundscrew staff at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, OK. The role focuses on field maintenance, mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, and infield care to prepare for games and events.

The position runs March 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, with schedule flexibility to accommodate school commitments. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $19.00 per hour, plus overtime pay (1.5x) for hours over 40 in a week.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year Turfgrass or Horticultural program as preferred.
• Strong communication and people skills expected.
• Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and high attention to detail.
• Willingness to work mornings, days, nights, weekends and holidays (OT pay).
• Be able to lift 60 lbs continuously and perform in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, topdressing, aerifying, verticutting, fertilizing, irrigation and other cultural practices.
• Infield clay work including skin, mound, homeplate, bullpen, and warning track maintenance.
• Assist in preparation, maintenance and restoration of grounds for baseball games.
• Set up and break down equipment for batting practice and games; drag infield between innings.
• Operate powered equipment (mowers, tractors, gators, sod cutters) and hand tools; maintain and repair tools.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Two- or Four-year Turfgrass or Horticultural Program

Job description

JOB DUTIES:

• Cultural Practices including but not limited to: Mowing, Topdressing, Aerifying, Verticutting, Fertilizing, Irrigation, etc.
• Clay Work Including: Infield Skin, Mound, Homeplate, Bullpen, and Warning Track Maintenance
• Basic Equipment Maintenance
• Assist in preparation, maintenance and restoration of grounds as directed, including any and all activities or tasks fundamental to baseball field care.
• Prepare Field Before and After Game including: Field Marking and setup, dragging, raking, tarp removal
• Set-up and break down equipment for batting practice and games.
• Drag infield between innings as directed.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, gators, and sod cutters.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, tamps, etc.
• Ensure use of proper equipment and adhere to safety standards and precautions.
• Maintain, clean and repair tools, equipment and structures.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Provide support in other stadium activities and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Individuals currently enrolled or recently graduated from a two or four-year Turfgrass or Horticultural Program will get priority
• Strong Communication and People Skills
• Self-Motivated with Willingness and Eagerness to Learn
• High Attention to Detail
• Work Mornings, Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays (Overtime pay)
• Be able to Lift 60 LBS continuously
• Perform in adverse weather situations
• Prior Baseball Field Maintenance is preferred but not required

Dates:

• March 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
• Schedule Flexible Depending on School

Location:

• Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Pay:

• $15.00-$19.00 hour + OT Pay (1.5x hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 hours during pay week (Monday-Sunday)

Hours:

• Mornings, Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
• Ability to work 40+ Hours a week
• High Intensity In-Season Hours may be up to 80-100