Job Description

The Pirates Why

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by:

• purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture;
• deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues;
• passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and
• meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball.

At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service.

The Florida Operations Groundskeeper is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of baseball fields at Pirate City and LECOM Park.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain all field areas per the direction of the Grounds Manager, including the turf, pitchers’ mounds, bases and chalk lines.
2. Maintain and repair irrigation and drainage system as needed.
3. Inspect Machinery before and after use and keep in workable condition.
4. Repair equipment as needed and report all repairs and broken equipment to the Grounds Manager immediately.
5. Be proactive in maintaining a safe environment at LECOM Park and at Pirate City Complex for all residents and visitors.
6. Adhere to maintenance procedures that ensure all equipment is operating as it should.
7. Assist with game day and event preparation including baseball fields, batting practice, pre-game set up and break down, post-game cleanup and non-baseball-related events.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum of 18 years of age.
• 1-3 years prior experience working in groundskeeping, lawn maintenance or athletic field maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.

Desired:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior baseball field maintenance experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pittsburgh Pirates are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.