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Houston Astros · 4 days ago

Field Ops Ground Crew - Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Sugar Land, TX

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Houston Astros is seeking a Field Ops Ground Crew member for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. This role involves maintaining a professional baseball playing surface and performing game day field preparations, including turf maintenance and pre-game setup.

BaseballSporting GoodsSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in the maintenance and repair of the playing field that includes, but is not limited to turf (mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, over-seeding, discovery/control of weeds, insects, and diseases) and dirt (infield skin, baselines, home plate, pitcher’s mound, bullpens, warning track) management

Assist in the preparation of the playing field for pre-game batting practice by setting up cage, screens, mats, and protective field covers

Assist in the preparation of the playing field for game use by grooming field, chalking base path foul lines, painting outfield foul lines, marking coaching boxes

Assist in the execution of infield tarp pulls

Working various other non-gameday events including baseball tournaments, concerts, and on field corporate events

Work with all game day staff and assist as needed with any on-field promotions

Work and represent the Space Cowboys organization in a professional manner

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Turf managementField preparationAttention to detailQuick learnerPositive attitude

Required

Able to work long hours in various weather conditions

Positive attitude with willingness to learn and work in a professional environment

Must be 18 years or older and physically fit for job

Previous work experience in turf or related field a plus but not required

Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of ballpark

Strong attention to detail and promptness

Demonstrate quick learner with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Preferred

Enrollment in or completion of a turf management or related program

Company

Houston Astros

Houston Astros is a national baseball team that also provides information on scores, schedules, stats, tickets, and team news.

Founded in 1962

Houston, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

https://astros.mlb.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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