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Frederick Keys Groundskeeper Assistant
Frederick, MD
The Assistant Groundskeeper will work together with the Head Groundskeeper to maintain a top playing field. We are looking for someone with both prior experience and the desire to gain even more experience. This is an opportunity to gain management experience and be involved in all aspects of maintaining the Harry Grove Stadium playing surface.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Prior turf experience and working knowledge of maintenance of sports fields (seeding, sodding)
- Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
- Knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners and materials.
- Knowledge of the characteristics of an irrigation system including pumps and automatic controls.
- A degree in turf or a related field is preferred, but quality of prior experience will be considered heavily if candidate has no formal education
- Must be able to work long hours, including weekends and holidays.
General Responsibilities
- Pull tarp before, during, and after games and on non-game days, as needed
- Assist in planning, supervising, and executing the maintenance of Harry Grove Stadium
- Maintenance of the playing surface such as moving, field marking, fertilization, irrigation, mound and plate repair, edging, skin maintenance, tarping, batting practice setup, aerification, and set up for extra events.
- Oversee other grounds crew members, including turf intern and gameday grounds crew.
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