Athletic Groundskeeper Intern - Field Prep & Maintenance

Atlanta United Football Club, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta United Football Club, LLC is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support the 33-acre Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. The role involves routine field care, mowing, irrigation, and general grounds upkeep.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays, and hold a valid driver’s license. Prior sports turf experience is preferred; this is a seasonal position in a dynamic sports environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; turf program or related field.
• Work experience in sports field management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• On-call availability and ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mow fields, edge and weed-eat surrounding landscape.
• Apply fertilizer and pesticides to fields and landscape.
• Paint, set up fields for practices.
• Aerate, top-dress, and verti-cut fields.
• Maintain and operate irrigation system for entire complex.
• Maintain synthetic turf practice field.
• Assist with upkeep of the 33-acre complex and fields.
• Service and repair turf equipment and hand tools.
• Assist with projects outside grounds duties such as facility maintenance/repairs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma; turf program or related field

Job description

Atlanta United Football Club, LLC is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support the 33-acre Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. The role involves routine field care, mowing, irrigation, and general grounds upkeep.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays, and hold a valid driver’s license. Prior sports turf experience is preferred; this is a seasonal position in a dynamic sports environment.