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Baseball Groundskeeping Internship

SEASONAL ASSISTANT/INTERNSHIP

JOB DUTIES:

  • Cultural Practices including but not limited to: Mowing, Topdressing, Aerifying, Verticutting, Fertilizing, Irrigation, etc.
  • Clay Work Including: Infield Skin, Mound, Homeplate, Bullpen, and Warning Track Maintenance
  • Basic Equipment Maintenance
  • Assist in preparation, maintenance and restoration of grounds as directed, including any and all activities or tasks fundamental to baseball field care.
  • Prepare Field Before and After Game including: Field Marking and setup, dragging, raking, tarp removal
  • Set-up and break down equipment for batting practice and games.
  • Drag infield between innings as directed.
  • Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, gators, and sod cutters.
  • Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, tamps, etc.
  • Ensure use of proper equipment and adhere to safety standards and precautions.
  • Maintain, clean and repair tools, equipment and structures.
  • Gather and remove litter.
  • Provide support in other stadium activities and special events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated from a two or four-year Turfgrass or Horticultural Program.
  • Strong Communication and People Skills
  • Self Motivated with Willingness and Eagerness to Learn
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Work Mornings, Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays (Overtime pay)
  • Be able to Lift 60 LBS continuously
  • Perform in adverse weather situations
  • Prior Baseball Field Maintenance is preferred but not required

Dates: March 1, 2025 – October 30, 2025, Schedule Flexible Depending On School

Hours:

  • Mornings, Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
  • Ability to work 40+ Hours a week
  • High Intensity In-Season Hours may be up to 80-100

PAY: $15.00-$19.00 hour DOE + Overtime Pay (1.5x rate each hour over 40 hours during work week [Monday-Sunday])

To apply for this job email your details to jeff.jackson@okccomets.com