Baseball Grounds Crew

Key Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Set up and break down batting practice equipment
• Prepare game fields, including dragging, watering, and maintaining the infield before and during games
• Sweep and water pitcher’s mounds and home plate areas; clean and wash bases
• Auxiliary field maintenance projects as directed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workspaces, equipment, and tools
• Perform in-game field maintenance and complete quick repairs or adjustments as needed
• Support additional field maintenance projects as directed
• Work cooperatively with fellow grounds crew members and other Durham Bulls team members

Required Qualifications

• Team-oriented, dependable, and eager to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to take instruction, ask questions when needed, and follow established procedures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with teammates, supervisors, and guests
• Comfortable working independently and staying focused on tasks without direct supervision
• Physically able to perform hands-on, outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior grounds crew experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and lifting throughout extended shifts (often exceeding 8 hours on game days)
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and balance for detailed field preparation
• Significant physical stamina and strength for tasks

Work Conditions

• Works almost exclusively outdoors on the baseball field and in stadium service areas
• Exposed to all seasonal weather conditions, including intense sun, heat, humidity, rain, and cold
• Hours are non-traditional and heavily dictated by the game schedule, practice times, and weather events
• Requires early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and flexibility for unscheduled work
• Exposure to typical outdoor elements, dust, clay, chalk, fertilizers, and cleaning agents
• The work environment can be noisy during games and events
• Must adhere to all safety protocols when operating equipment, handling materials, and working as part of a crew on an active field

Benefits

• Exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic sports environment
• Be a key part of creating a memorable experience for baseball fans!

Pre-Employment Information

• A pre-employment drug screening is required.

CBC Statement

Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.