What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Groundscrew position at Charleston Riverdogs?
The Charleston RiverDogs are seeking individuals to fill multiple roles on the groundscrew to assist in the preparation and maintenance of the playing surface for the upcoming 2025 season. This is a seasonal position working primarily on baseball gamedays from February to September.
The RiverDogs groundscrew is responsible for the upkeep of the field for 66 RiverDogs home games, as well as 30-40 Citadel College baseball games and various other non-baseball events.
Citadel baseball runs from February to May.
RiverDogs baseball begins in early April and ends in September.
Seasonal groundscrew employees will perform duties as assigned by the Head Groundskeeper and/or Assistant Groundskeeper.
These duties may include but are not limited to:
-Batting practice setup/tear down
-Pregame field prep (dragging, painting lines, watering)
-In-game dragging
-Post game cleanup, mound/homeplate clay repair
-Assisting with the infield tarp and all other weather related issues
-Occasional help with off-week projects and events (Sod repair, concerts, etc.)
No prior field maintenance experience is required
Qualifications:
-Availability to work most Citadel and RiverDogs home games
-Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays
-Must be able to work in all weather conditions including rain, cold, and extreme heat
-Able to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
The RiverDogs groundscrew is responsible for the upkeep of the field for 66 RiverDogs home games, as well as 30-40 Citadel College baseball games and various other non-baseball events.
Citadel baseball runs from February to May.
RiverDogs baseball begins in early April and ends in September.
Seasonal groundscrew employees will perform duties as assigned by the Head Groundskeeper and/or Assistant Groundskeeper.
These duties may include but are not limited to:
-Batting practice setup/tear down
-Pregame field prep (dragging, painting lines, watering)
-In-game dragging
-Post game cleanup, mound/homeplate clay repair
-Assisting with the infield tarp and all other weather related issues
-Occasional help with off-week projects and events (Sod repair, concerts, etc.)
No prior field maintenance experience is required
Qualifications:
-Availability to work most Citadel and RiverDogs home games
-Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays
-Must be able to work in all weather conditions including rain, cold, and extreme heat
-Able to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.