About the role#
This is a seasonal, full-time internship opportunity at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. You will assist with grounds maintenance across the 33-acre complex, which includes both natural bermudagrass pitches and synthetic turf fields.
What you'll do#
- Mow fields and manage surrounding landscape through edging and weed eating.
- Apply fertilizer and pesticides to fields and landscape areas.
- Paint and set up fields for team practices.
- Perform field maintenance including aerating, top-dressing, and verti-cutting.
- Operate and maintain the irrigation system for the entire complex.
- Maintain the synthetic turf practice field.
- Service and repair turf equipment and hand tools.
- Assist with general upkeep of the 33-acre complex and other facility projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma.
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a turf program or a related field.
- Prior work experience in sports field management.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Availability to be on-call.
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Atlanta. It opened in 2017 and serves as the home field for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. The facility hosts major sporting events including the World Cup and the College Football Playoff National Championships. It maintains a staff of several hundred employees and holds LEED Platinum certification.
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