Grounds Crew Intern

Fort Wayne TinCaps; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fort Wayne TinCaps are seeking a Grounds Crew Intern for the 2027 season. This internship offers a learning-focused role with a flexible start and end date and a monthly compensation of $1,500.

The ideal candidate communicates well and shows high attention to detail while supporting daily field maintenance. Candidates enrolled in turf/horticulture programs (2- or 4-year) are preferred, with prior field maintenance experience optional.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year turf/horticultural program.
• Prior baseball field maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance on infield skin, mounds, home plate, and warning track.
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Mowing and edging of field and surrounding areas.
• Participate in aerification and topdressing processes.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and irrigation management.
• Support with events, postgame cleanup, and weather-related tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Enrolled in turf/horticulture program (2- or 4-year)

Job description

Reports to: Head Groundskeeper
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Status: Internship
Dates: Start and finish dates are flexible based on availability
Compensation: $1,500/Month.

Position Summary:
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) are searching for a highly motivated and hardworking Grounds Crew Intern for the 2027 season. Individual must be a good communicator and have a high attention to detail.

Candidate that is enrolled in a 2 or 4 year turf/horticultural program as well as having prior baseball field maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

Duties include, but not be limited to:

• Daily maintenance on infield skin, mounds, home plate, and warning track
• Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications
• Mowing
• Edging
• Participate in aerification and topdressing
• Assist with equipment maintenance
• Irrigation and moisture management
• Weekly maintenance of stadium berm and landscaped areas
• Field tarp and diverse weather situations
• Assist with all extra events
• Assist with all postgame fireworks clean up
• Individual must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Please email a resume and three references to: [e-mail] if interested.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.