Also called: Head Groundskeeper (Stadium), Field Manager
Keeps the grass on pro, college, and school sports fields in perfect shape, including those mowing patterns you see on TV.
At an MLB stadium, you mow the outfield into a checkerboard, rebuild the pitcher's mound, and fix the infield dirt between games. When a rainstorm rolls in, your crew races to pull the tarp. After a concert, you might have to re-sod the whole field in 48 hours.
Pro-team head groundskeepers earn the most.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree or certificate in turfgrass management; internships with teams are key.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Turfgrass Science, Horticulture.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Robot mowers and line painters take some routine work; game-day field prep and turf science stay human.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture science.
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