The Hartford Yard Goats, Double-A Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, are seeking motivated, hardworking individuals to join our 2026 Field Crew. This position, Seasonal Field Operations Assistant, is seasonal, running from March to October. As a field crew member, you will play an essential role in the maintenance of a Minor League Baseball field. This position would predominantly work on the day crew on gamedays and off-weeks, as well as the opportunity to work Yard Goats home games. This position is ideal for someone with some turf management experience or someone looking to enter the turf management industry.
Duties
Maintain pitching mounds, home plate area, and bullpens
Assist in mowing, fertilizing, edging infield/outfield, aerating, sodding, etc
Assist in tarp pulls and tarp covers (home plate and mounds)-game and non-game days
Field repair maintenance
Cleaning dugouts, bullpens and field
Set up and tear down batting practice
Pre-game preparation
Extra events (college and high school games, company outings, etc.)
Ballpark Maintenance (Wall Pads, Stadium Painting, Event Setup, etc)
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Grounds experience not required, but preferred
High School/College playing experience preferred
Must be available from March until September
Must be able to work long hours
Must be able to work during days, nights and weekends
Work in various weather conditions
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
Ability to operate utility equipment
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
