Groundskeeper| Part-Time | LeLacheur Park

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

Oak View Group isseekinga professional detail-orientedGroundskeeperto manage field and groundoperations atLeLacheur ParkinLowell MA home toUMass Lowell Baseballand theFutures League. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible formaintaininga safe high-performance playing surface and ensuring the entire field environmentincluding bullpens dugouts nets and surrounding groundsismaintainedto the highest standards of NCAA and summer collegiate baseball.

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00-$27.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until May 1 2026.

Field & Turf Management:

• Maintaina high-quality natural grass playing surface including mowing fertilization edging aeration topdressing and over-seeding.
• Care for infield clay areas: pitchers mound batters boxes base paths and warning track.
• Set up and break down field before and after games practices andspecial events.

Irrigation & Drainage:

• Monitoroperate and repair the fields irrigation system.
• Ensure effective drainage and rapid field recovery after inclement weather.

Weather Management:

• Track weather conditions and coordinatetimelytarp deployment.
• Communicate weather-related decisions to coaches officials and event staff.

Net & Equipment Maintenance:

• Inspect and repair protective netting throughout the ballpark including behind home plate and in foul territory.
• Maintain bullpens batting cages and other player-use areas in game-readyconditions.
• Operate andmaintainall turf equipment tools and machinery.

Dugout Etiquette & Facility Cleanliness:

• Maintain dugout cleanliness and enforce basic etiquette (no sunflower seeds on turf bat/helmet organization trash removal etc.).
• Ensure dugouts bullpens and adjacent areasto reflecta professional and respectful game environment.

Grounds Crew Supervision:

• Recruit train and manage seasonal grounds crew.
• Develop work schedules and delegate daily tasks while ensuring safety and accountability.

Coordination & Communication:

• Work closely with UMass Lowell Athletics Futures League team staff and Oak View Group management.
• Serve asa mainpoint of contact for field-related needs and game-day operations.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of previous experience in groundskeeping turf management or a related field is preferred

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of field maintenance techniques and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain machinery and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Attention to detail and pride in field appearance.
• Professionalism in both communication and workethics.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting bending and standing for extended periods.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Education: Degree or certification in Turf Management Agronomy Horticulture or related field preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Schedule: May includes evenings weekends and holidays especially during the sports season.
• Environment: Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.