Grounds Crew| Part-Time| LeLacheur Park

Oak View Group•Lowell, MA

9h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group 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 . Position Summary Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking dependable, and detail-oriented part-time Grounds Crew to support year-round operations at both the LeLacheur Park and the Tsongas Center. This team is essential to maintaining the professional standards of each venue, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and fully prepared for events. During baseball season, staff members play a crucial role in preserving the integrity, safety, and appearance of the playing field, including precise line painting, mound care, and overall field preparation. This role pays an hourly rate of $18.75 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching This position will remain open until May 8, 2026. About the Venue Edward A. LeLacheur Park is a collegiate-style baseball stadium located on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus in Lowell, Massachusetts, on the scenic banks of the Merrimack River. Opened in 1998 through a partnership between the City of Lowell and UMass Lowell, the ballpark seats roughly 4,700 fans with room for additional standing spectators, offering great sightlines and a compact, energetic atmosphere. Owned and operated by UMass Lowell, LeLacheur Park is the home field for the UMass Lowell River Hawks baseball team, competing in NCAA Division I’s America East Conference. Following a period without professional summer baseball after the contraction of affiliated minor league teams in 2020, baseball returned to LeLacheur Park for the 2026 season with the Lowell Spinners, a new franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). The Spinners revive a beloved local tradition at the park, connecting to Lowell’s community spirit and rich sports heritage while providing summer opportunities for top collegiate players to develop in front of enthusiastic crowds. LeLacheur Park is known for its engaging fan experience, community-oriented promotions, and location within Lowell’s vibrant university district, making it both a competitive athletic venue and a local entertainment hub throughout the spring and summer baseball seasons.

Requirements

1-2 years of previous experience in groundskeeping, turf management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
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.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications or training in turf management are a plus.

Responsibilities

Represent OVG with a high level of professionalism at all times in both venues
Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment, seating, staging, and event materials
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all facility areas
Perform essential baseball field maintenance at LeLacheur Park, including: Grooming, edging, and daily infield upkeep
Painting and maintaining field lines, including batter’s boxes, foul lines, on-deck circles, and other field markings
Proper maintenance of the pitcher’s mound and bullpen mounds, including clay work, tamping, moisture management, and shaping
Watering, raking, and maintaining turf and dirt surfaces to professional standards
Ensuring the field’s overall integrity and safety before and after games
Support event and facility operations at the Tsongas Center, including ice and arena surface preparation
Install and remove protective flooring, barricades, and equipment as needed
Assist with snow and ice removal during winter months
Follow all OVG safety procedures and report hazards or maintenance concerns
Work collaboratively and professionally with venue staff, vendors, coaches, athletes, and event partners
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled