2026 Grounds Crew

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox Grounds Department is focused on providing a safe, playable, and aesthetically pleasing playing surface, as well as the successful execution of numerous non- baseball events to the highest professional standard.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Grounds Crew team at Fenway Park is adding new seasonal members to the team. This is an opportunity to work on the field at America’s Most Beloved Ballpark. This opportunity is perfect for applicants who enjoy being outside, working on a team, and have a passion for baseball. Members of the Grounds Crew will work Red Sox games, non-baseball events, concerts, and perform daily field maintenance on non-game days.

The hourly rate for this role is $18.50.

RESPONSIBILITIES::
• Prepping the field for Red Sox games and various events.
• Infield skin, mound, plate, bullpen, and warning track maintenance.
• Resurfacing the infield skin during games in between innings.
• Collaborating with other crew members to pull the tarp for inclement weather.
• Setting up and breaking down batting practice screens and equipment.
• Assist in hand watering, aeration, mowing of the grass.
• Assist in set up and break down of extra event work including concerts, football, hockey, softball, and others.
• Cleaning and organization of Grounds Crew work areas.
• Other duties assigned by management.

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS::
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work nights, weekend, holidays, game, and non-game days. The standard shift is the entirety of an event, including pre-and post -game/event activities.
• Works quickly under pressure and is an active listener.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, supervisors, and any fan at the ballpark.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport items more than 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.