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 is seeking a professional, detail-oriented Groundskeeper to manage field and ground operations at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA, home to UMass Lowell Baseball and the Futures League. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining a safe, high-performance playing surface and ensuring the entire field environment including bullpens, dugouts, nets, and surrounding grounds is maintained to 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: 

• Maintain a high-quality natural grass playing surface, including mowing, fertilization, edging, aeration, topdressing, and over-seeding. 
• Care for infield clay areas: pitcher’s mound, batter’s boxes, base paths, and warning track. 
• Set up and break down field before and after games, practices, and special events. 

Irrigation & Drainage: 

• Monitor, operate, and repair the field’s irrigation system. 
• Ensure effective drainage and rapid field recovery after inclement weather. 

Weather Management: 

• Track weather conditions and coordinate timely tarp 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-ready conditions. 
• Operate and maintain all 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 areas to reflect a 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 as a main point 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 work ethics.

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.