Stadium Turf & Field Operations Assistant

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone Park in Memphis is seeking a Groundskeeper to assist daily turf operations, maintaining and protecting turf and dirt surfaces for baseball games and events. This role supports field setup, equipment handling, and coordination with staff to ensure a high-quality playing surface.

The job requires a turfgrass degree or a 2-year turfgrass certification and at least one year of relevant experience. Candidates should be prepared for long hours, varying weather conditions, and some travel for

Qualifications

• Turfgrass degree or completion of a minimum of a 2-year turfgrass certification program.
• At least one year of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of all turf operations of AutoZone Park on a daily basis, including maintaining, repairing, protecting and managing turf and dirt surfaces.
• Assist in the management and execution of key field operations items including painting/striping field, fertilization and weed management, infield tarp placement and removal, skinned-area preparation, including pitcher’s mound, bullpens, home plate and infield areas, edging foul lines, base lines and other transition points, pre-game setup and post-game closure of field for home games and other events, and set up and take down of baseball equipment for team practice and drills.
• Assist with implementation of maintenance and preventative schedules for the playing surfaces, surrounding turf areas, and the common grounds around the stadium.
• Assist with the execution and management of the field for non-baseball events and work closely with staff and outside vendors to ensure the turf is properly prepared and ready for all events.
• Willingly engage in proactive outside landscape maintenance of turf, shrubs, gravel, and irrigation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Education

Turfgrass degree or 2-year turfgrass certification

Job description

AutoZone Park in Memphis is seeking a Groundskeeper to assist daily turf operations, maintaining and protecting turf and dirt surfaces for baseball games and events. This role supports field setup, equipment handling, and coordination with staff to ensure a high-quality playing surface.

The job requires a turfgrass degree or a 2-year turfgrass certification and at least one year of relevant experience. Candidates should be prepared for long hours, varying weather conditions, and some travel for