Sports Field Maintenance Worker

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Free parking on site

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Sports Field Maintenance Worker to upkeep natural grass, synthetic turf and ballfields on Randall’s Island.

This on-site, year-round role requires working weekends, holidays, evenings and overtime as needed. You will join the Sports Field team, perform mowing, seeding, fertilizing, aeration, drainage projects and equipment maintenance while prioritizing safe, high-quality playing surfaces across the park.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in turf maintenance (greens keeper, groundskeeper or landscaper).
• Experience with ballfield maintenance is preferred.
• Able to operate hand tools and small/large equipment.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mow, seed, fertilize, water, level, lay sod, remove debris, drag and roll with turf/ballfields.
• Assist with aeration, hydroseeding, drainage, field renovation and maintenance building projects.
• Support seasonal field opening/closing, winterization and year-round maintenance tasks.
• Assist with snow removal, storm cleanup and other weather-related operations.
• Provide guidance to seasonal staff and report progress to Directors.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and various equipment, ensuring safety and readiness.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Directors.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Valid Driver License

Job description

Position: Sports Field Maintenance Worker

Location: New York, NY

Job Id: 366

# of Openings: 1

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc.

Job Opening Notice: 10/17/2026 - Until Filled

Job: Sports Field Maintenance Worker

Department: Sports Field

Job Type: Full-Time; Year-Round; 40 hours per week; nights, weekends and holidays required; overtime when required; Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $23.00– $25.00 / hour

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision insurance, free life insurance, paid time off, free parking on site, commuter benefits etc.)

Work Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Sports Field Maintenance Worker will perform a wide range of year-round maintenance and preparation of Randall’s Island Park’s athletic fields, including natural grass fields, synthetic turf fields and ballfields. The Sports Field Maintenance Worker will report directly to the Director of Grounds and Sports Field Manager and will work with other members of the Sports Field department to maintain safe, high-quality playing surfaces throughout the Park. This position is required to work on-site, outdoors and must be available to work weekends, holidays, evenings and overtime when needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Randall’s Island Sports Field crew to assist with daily turf and ball field maintenance including mowing, seeding, fertilizing, watering, leveling, laying sod, removing debris, dragging and rolling.
• Assist with a variety of projects which can include aeration, hydroseeding, drainage, field renovation and maintenance building renovation.
• Assist with seasonal field opening, closing, winterization and other year-round field maintenance activities.
• Assist with snow removal, storm cleanup and other inclement weather operations, when assigned.
• Provide occasional guidance and training to seasonal staff members.
• Keep Director and Manager informed regarding tasks and projects, flagging potential issues.
• Operate hand tools such as pole saws, loppers, hand saws, rakes, tampers, and shovels.
• Operate small equipment such as walk and riding lawnmowers, weed whackers, hedge trimmers, and backpack leaf blowers.
• Operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, tractors and skid steers.
• Ensure all equipment is secured and well-maintained, including washing, greasing, fueling, and arranging for service of equipment.
• Perform all other general tasks assigned by the Director of Grounds and the Sports Field Manager.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to cross-train and to assist with daily turf and ballfield maintenance including mowing, seeding, fertilizing, watering, leveling, laying sod, removing debris, dragging and rolling
• Possess basic knowledge of and be able to assist with a variety of projects which can include aeration, hydro-seeding, drainage, field renovation and maintenance building renovation
• Ability to safely use hand tools such as pole saws, loppers, hand saws, rakes, tampers, and shovels
• Ability to safely operate small equipment such as walk and riding lawnmowers, weed whackers, hedge trimmers, and backpack leaf blowers
• Ability to safely operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, tractors and skid steers
• Willingness to perform other general tasks assigned by the Director of Grounds and Sports Field Manager
• Willingness and ability to work in various weather conditions
• Motivating influence, willing to collaborate and create positive working relationships
• Punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Valid Driver License
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays and overtime

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years’ experience in turf maintenance (greens keeper, groundskeeper or landscaper)
• Experience in ballfield maintenance
• One (1) year of materials applications experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Pesticide license a plus

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in a diverse and an inclusive work space.

RIPA maintains confidentiality of all applications and therefore will never contact a present employer without prior consent from the applicant.