Baltimore Orioles
Assistant Groundskeeper
The Baltimore Orioles - Manager
Baltimore · MD
Grounds Crew/Turf Management
$70,000 - $80,000 / year
0
3
days ago
Job Title: Assistant Groundskeeper
Department: Field Operations
Reports to: Senior Director, Field Operations
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Baltimore, MD (Oriole Park at Camden Yards)
Position Summary:
The Assistant Groundskeeper plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, visually exceptional, and high-performing natural grass playing surface for a Major League Baseball organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Field Operations, this position assists in all aspects of sports turf management, field preparation, and facility maintenance while applying advanced agronomic principles to optimize turf health, playability, and aesthetics throughout the season.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive sports turf and agronomic knowledge, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional sports environment with demanding schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Turfgrass and Agronomic Management
- Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive turfgrass management programs for the playing field.
- Monitor turf health through routine scouting, soil testing, moisture management, and plant health assessments.
- Implement fertility, pesticide, and cultural practice programs in accordance with agronomic best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with irrigation scheduling, water-use efficiency strategies, and moisture management utilizing soil moisture sensors and field monitoring technologies.
- Evaluate and address turf stress caused by weather, traffic, disease, insects, and environmental conditions.
- Support field renovation projects, overseeding, aerification, topdressing, and other turf improvement initiatives.
Field Preparation and Game Operations
- Prepare the playing surface to Major League Baseball standards for all home games, practices, workouts, and special events.
- Perform mowing, edging, striping, dragging, infield skin maintenance, mound and home plate preparation, and field painting.
- Assist with tarp deployment and removal during inclement weather events.
- Ensure all field dimensions, markings, and playing conditions comply with MLB regulations.
- Support game-day operations and respond promptly to field-related issues during events.
Equipment and Facility Maintenance
- Operate and maintain specialized turf equipment, utility vehicles, sprayers, spreaders, and irrigation systems.
- Assist in preventative maintenance and repair of grounds equipment.
- Maintain organized storage areas, chemical inventories, and maintenance records.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and OSHA standards.
Leadership and Team Support
- Assist in supervising seasonal grounds crew members and game-day staff.
- Provide training on field preparation techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Sports Turf Management, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in professional sports turf management, collegiate athletics, golf course management, or a comparable high-performance turf environment.
- Strong understanding of turfgrass management, soil science, plant nutrition, irrigation management, pest management, and environmental stress mitigation.
- Experience with cool-season athletic field management practices.
- Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) principles and pesticide application techniques.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a state pesticide and fertilizer applicator license.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Preferred
- Professional baseball or professional sports venue experience.
- Experience with advanced moisture management technologies, GPS-guided equipment, and turf performance analytics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced agronomic troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to field quality.
- Ability to analyze soil, weather, and plant health data to support management decisions.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during the baseball season and special events.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
What Success Looks Like:
- Consistently delivers an elite-level MLB playing surface that exceeds player, coaching staff, and league expectations.
- Demonstrates strong agronomic leadership through proactive turf health management and data-driven decision-making.
- Maintains exceptional field aesthetics, safety, and playability throughout the season.
- Contributes positively to a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The anticipated salary for this role is $70,000-$80,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity.
The anticipated salary for this role is $70,000-$80,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity.
The Baltimore Orioles are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits for our employees.
The Baltimore Orioles provide generous benefits, including unlimited PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, health insurance (single and family), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match, concession/merchandise discounts, free parking and complimentary baseball tickets to home games.
This information is being provided in accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law.
Posted: 8/17/2026
Posted: 8/17/2026
