Baseball Head Groundskeeper

Overview

The Head Groundskeeper supports the daily maintenance, care, and preparation of the playing surfaces at both Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Historic Durham Athletic Park. Working closely under the supervision of the Director of Field Operations, this role helps ensure that both facilities meet professional baseball standards and remain safe, playable, and visually exceptional throughout the season. This position assists in all aspects of field maintenance, including turf management, irrigation, fertilization, edging, and infield and mound preparation.

The Head Groundskeeper also helps oversee equipment upkeep, drainage systems, and supply inventories, while supporting staffing, training, and event preparation for games and special events. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for sports turf management. This is a hands‑on, team‑oriented position that plays a vital role in creating a world‑class experience for players, coaches, and fans alike.

• Assist with overseeing the daily maintenance and care of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Historic Durham Athletic Park playing field and adjacent areas.
• Follow direction provided for maintaining all field preparations, including but not limited to turf management, fertilization, edging, base area, home plate and mound preparation, warning track maintenance, bullpens and infield surface maintenance.
• Work with Director of Field Operations to coordinate timelines for comprehensive in‑season and off‑season field maintenance.
• Responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of the playing field at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (turf and soil management).
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the playing field at Historic Durham Athletic Park (turf and soil management).

• Assist with maintenance of all equipment to extend the useful life to minimize repair and replacement costs.
• Maintain clean and tidy grounds and grounds shed area at the Historic Durham Athletic Park and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
• Monitor and manage field drainage systems to prevent flooding and ensure playable conditions at Historic Durham Athletic Park.
• Maintain inventory of groundskeeping supplies and materials at Historic Durham Athletic Park and assist at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

• Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of seasonal staff.
• Maintain staffing levels consistent with Durham Bulls standards while ensuring staffing costs remain on budget.
• Responsible for setting up the field for all team practices, outside baseball games, and special events held on the field.
• Responsible for overseeing tarp teams.
• Oversee field set‑up, protection and restoration efforts for non‑baseball events.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in groundskeeping and field maintenance.
• Assist Stadium Operations team with various stadium projects during off‑season downtime.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Field Operations.

• 3+ years of professional baseball experience in turf management.
• Turfgrass degree or certification from a program of 2 years or more.
• Working knowledge of turf equipment and athletic field procedures.
• Knowledge of hybrid Bermuda turf diseases and culture, including over seeding, top dressing and sod repair.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid NC Pesticide License must be obtained within six months of employment.

• Positive attitude and team player.
• Experience managing seasonal staff.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This position requires working outdoors in unpredictable weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, necessitating the ability to adapt to changing environmental factors and wear appropriate protective gear as needed.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Benefits package including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance plan options
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Numerous voluntary benefit options – legal plans, pet insurance, discounted home and…