Part-time Crew Member, Field Operations

Houston Astros; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional baseball team in Houston is seeking a Supervisor: Assistant Groundskeeper to maintain a top-quality playing surface at Daikin Park. Responsibilities include general maintenance of the baseball field, assisting with turf management, and supporting events. Candidates should possess experience in field maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. The role requires physical stamina and teamwork to ensure high standards of upkeep.

Qualifications

• Experience in playing field maintenance of professional baseball sports stadiums.
• Must be able to work day, night, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work day, night, weekends and holidays.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general baseball field maintenance including all field areas.
• Assist with turf grass management and repairs.
• Assist in field activities including concerts and events.
• Assist with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Tools

Groundskeeping hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Supervisor: Assistant Groundskeeper

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt/Seasonal

Summary

The Crew Member position plays a vital role maintaining our “best-in-class” playing surface at Daikin Park!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform general baseball field maintenance including preparing, maintaining, and repairing all field, bullpen, and batting cage areas as needed, mound and plate repair, painting, warning track maintenance, batting practice set-up and tear down, tarp pulling, etc.
• Assist with turf grass management including edging, sodding, aerating, irrigation repairs, as well as assisting with fertilizer applications.
• Assist in all field activities. This will include, but is not limited to concerts, corporate sponsorship events, community relation outreach programs, postgame concerts, as well as high school and college games.
• Assist with general equipment repair and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience & Skills

• Experience in playing field maintenance of professional baseball sports stadiums.
• Possess a strong ability to problem solve.
• Ability to lift, carry and transport up to 50lb.
• Must have superb attention to detail.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Must be able to work day, night, weekends and holidays.
• Uphold Core Values: trust, integrity and excellence.

Work Environment

This job operates in a stadium setting. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. This job will be expected to work indoors and outdoors and will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. Employee must always be alert due to the threat of bats, balls, and other objects liable to be present and active.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to carry and move equipment up to 60 lbs., and up to 75 lbs. at times. Ability to use/operate typical grounds keeping hand tools, implements, and power tools on a regular basis, for long periods of time.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Travel is not expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability