Job Title: Assistant Groundskeeper

Department: Field Maintenance

Start Date: May 1

End Date: September 30

Job Summary: Assist head groundskeeper with the overall appearance and maintenance of the field. Able to work in all weather conditions. Position is 40 hours per week.

Hours are approximately: Non game days 8:30am-4pm, Night games 3:30pm-10:30pm, Day games 9am-5pm

Qualifications and Skills

  • Detail-oriented person to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced environment

  • Passion to work in the sports industry

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including successfully communicating with the General Public and other employees

  • Positive personality and enthusiasm

  • Available to work Weekends, Holidays and Evenings throughout the season

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Maintain the playing field through any and all of the following

    • Mowing

    • Edging

    • Weed removal

    • Turf Repair

    • Fertilization

    • Painting the field

  • Setup and break down batting practice

  • Prepare field before, during, and after games

  • Tarp the field

  • Other duties to be assigned

Timeframe

  • Applications will be taken under consideration until all positions are filled.  

Please send cover letter and resume to Sean Ehlert at sehlert@kanecountycougars.com