Grounds Intern - Frederick Keys

Attain Sports

Frederick, MD

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to current university students with a background in Facility Management or Turf Grass science working in sports and entertainment, with a preference for hands-on, outdoor labor in a collaborative team environment.

Best fit for

Current university students enrolled in sports or turf management programs
— “College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Facility Management, Turf Grass science, or other sports related fields.”
Candidates with prior hands-on experience in landscaping or field maintenance
— “Some prior experience and the desire to gain even more experience.”
Individuals who are willing to work in variable weather conditions and outdoor environments
— “Willing to work outside in variable weather.”

Things to consider

This role is limited to students earning academic credit, not open to general applicants.
— “part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit”
Flexibility in work hours is required, including weekends and holidays.
— “Ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required”

How to stand out

Emphasize prior experience with field maintenance or landscaping tools in your resume.
— “Some knowledge of maintenance of landscaping a plus (seeding, sodding, grass cutting, weed whacking, etc.)”
Highlight your ability to work in a team with experienced staff.
— “Work together with the Head Groundskeeper and Groundkeeper Assistant”
Showcase your physical capability to handle heavy lifting and equipment operation.
— “Ability to lift at least 50 pounds”
Demonstrate adaptability to different surfaces, such as synthetic and grass.
— “Work and learn on a variety of different surfaces including synthetic and grass”

Pace · VariedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

Maintaining a top playing surface and facility
Working with an experienced grounds team
Building a strong professional network

Typical background

College sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate studentSome prior experience in grounds maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

Grounds MaintenanceField MarkingFertilizationIrrigationMound And Plate RepairEdgingSkin MaintenanceBatting Practice SetupAerificationSetup And Breakdown For Stadium Events

Preferred

LandscapingSeedingSoddingGrass CuttingWeed Whacking

Stack & domain

Facility ManagementTurf Grass ScienceLandscapingMaintenanceIrrigationFertilizationMound And Plate RepairAerificationWork EthicLearningTeamworkAdaptabilityProblem-solvingCommunicationSportsBaseballGroundskeeping

About the role

Original posting from Attain Sports via Greenhouse

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.
Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.
The Frederick Keys Grounds Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Grounds Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to work with an experienced grounds team, build a strong professional network, and maintain a top playing surface and facility.
The Grounds Intern will work together with the Head Groundskeeper and Groundkeeper Assistant to maintain a top playing field. We are looking for someone with some prior experience and the desire to gain even more experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Facility Management, Turf Grass science, or other sports related fields.
Ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Safe operation of hand tools and small engine equipment (leaf blower, string trimmers, etc.)
Some knowledge of maintenance of landscaping a plus (seeding, sodding, grass cutting, weed whacking, etc.)
Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
Willing to work outside in variable weather
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the maintenance of the playing surface such as moving, field marking, fertilization, irrigation, mound and plate repair, edging, skin maintenance, batting practice setup, aerification, and set up for extra events.
Clean dugouts, bullpens, and pull field trash as necessary
Assist with setup and breakdown for all stadium events, including game days
Work and learn on a variety of different surfaces including synthetic and grass
Work and learn the characteristics of irrigation systems, fertilizers, soil conditioners, and materials
All other duties assigned by Head Groundskeeper, Assistant Groundskeeper, or General Manager of the Keys
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Source: Attain Sports careers (Greenhouse)