Facilities Intern

NWU; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Sports Force Parks in Sandusky, Ohio is seeking an intern to learn facility maintenance for a premier youth multi-sports complex. You will assist facilities staff with cleaning, field setup, water cooler refills, and essential operations, while gaining hands-on experience operating tractors, UTVs, forklifts, and golf carts.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or current bachelor’s degree students with strong communication, attention to detail, time management, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or current bachelor’s degree student.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work mid-May through August, including nights and weekends; start/end dates flexible around school schedule.
• Interest in a career in Facilities, Turf, or Grounds Maintenance.
• Outgoing, friendly personality.
• Strong initiative and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Learn facility maintenance aspects of a premier youth multi-sports complex.
• Assist facilities staff with cleaning, trash removal, water cooler filling, field setup, and essential operations.
• Learn to safely operate machinery including tractors, UTVs, forklifts, and golf carts.
• Assist with maintenance of artificial turf playing fields and safety inspections.
• Inspect structures and surfaces for safety, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Collaborate with staff to provide a positive experience for participants.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Energetic and friendly personality

Initiative

Education

Recent graduate or current bachelor’s degree student

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Learn facility maintenance aspects of a premier youth multi-sports complex.
• Assist facilities staff and other interns with cleaning, trash removal, filling water coolers, field setup, and essential operational tasks.
• Learn to safely operate machinery including tractors, UTVs, forklifts, and golf carts.
• Assist the Park Superintendent with maintenance of twelve artificial turf playing fields.
• Inspect structures and surfaces for player and fan safety, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Identify issues in preventative maintenance areas such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, turf, landscaping, and paved surfaces.
• Maintain professionalism while providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate initiative and uphold the values of Sports Force Parks, Unrivaled, and Ripken brands.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve objectives and provide a positive experience for participants.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Recent graduate or current bachelor’s degree student.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work mid-May through August, including nights and weekends; start/end dates flexible around school schedule.
• Interest in a career in Facilities, Turf, or Grounds Maintenance.
• Outgoing, friendly personality.
• Strong initiative and high energy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate of $13 per hour.
• Housing can be provided by Sports Force Parks.