Field Maintenance Technician / Groundskeeper
4 days ago
Bellflower
Job Description About the Role Major League Infields is seeking a reliable and hardworking Field Maintenance Technician to join our grounds crew. This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining softball fields to professional standards across our seasonal programs. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and understands that quality field conditions are essential to player safety and game experience. Responsibilities • Prepare fields for games and practices, including dragging, lining, watering, and base installation, • Perform routine turf maintenance including mowing, edging, aerating, and overseeding, • Maintain infield surfaces, pitcher's mounds, and batter's boxes, • Operate and maintain grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors, drags, and line stripers, • Transport equipment and supplies to field locations as needed, • Assist with irrigation system monitoring and minor repairs, • Keep equipment storage areas organized and clean, • Respond to field condition issues caused by weather or heavy use, • Work collaboratively with prep crew members and supervisors, • Complete assigned tasks within scheduled timeframes Qualifications • Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or athletic field maintenance preferred, • Ability to operate standard grounds maintenance equipment, • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, • Physically capable of lifting 50+ pounds and performing manual labor, • Reliable transportation and punctual attendance, • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during peak seasons, • Strong work ethic and attention to detail Preferred • Owns a truck capable of towing 10 ft utility trailer, • Experience towing and backing trailers Schedule • Monday - Friday with occasional weekends