Facilities Intern

Unrivaled Sports; Sandusky (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Sports Force Parks in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Facilities Intern to help maintain twelve artificial turf fields and support field operations from mid-May through August. The role offers hands-on training, field setup, equipment operation, and a chance to gain experience at a premier youth sports complex.

The intern will work under the Park Superintendent, learn maintenance workflows, safety checks, and customer service, with housing available and a flexible start/end around the school schedule.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Good time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work from mid-May into August; schedule may vary, nights and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Interest in a career in Facilities, Turf, or Grounds Maintenance.
• Outgoing, friendly personality.
• Strong initiative and high energy.
• Learn facility maintenance aspects of a premier youth multi-sports complex.
• Assist in cleaning, trash removal, field set-up, and tasks essential to operation of the complex.
• Learn to operate machinery such as tractors, UTVs, forklift, golf carts.
• Assist Park Superintendent and learn maintenance of twelve artificial turf fields.
• Inspect structures and surfaces for safety, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Identify issues in routine preventative maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, turf, landscaping, paved surfaces).
• Maintain professionalism and customer service.
• Absorb training and uphold values of Sports Force Parks, Unrivaled, and Ripken.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

• Job Title: Facilities Intern
• Entity: Sports Force Parks
• Reports To: Park Superintendent
• Pay Rate: $13/hr.
• Location (City, State): Sandusky, OH
• Anticipated Start Date: May 10th, 2027
• End Date: August 9th, 2027

About Property:

Sports Force Parks is a multi-use sports complex located in Sandusky, Ohio. We host more than 40 events each year with our operating season running from March - November. Most of our tournaments are baseball and softball, but we also host soccer, lacrosse, and football. Sports Force Parks is under the ownership of Unrivaled Sports, a leader in the youth sports industry.

Position Summary:

Facilities Interns have the opportunity to develop professionally at one of the best sports parks in the region. Our staff will provide interns with valuable learning experiences while meeting specific course requirements.

Facilities Interns are responsible for all playing surfaces and grounds at Sports Force Parks. Facilities Interns will be under the supervision of our Park Superintendent. Responsibilities will include field setup, field conversions, and overall maintenance of the park.

Housing can be provided by Sports Force Parks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn the facility maintenance aspects of maintaining a premier youth multi-sports complex.
• Work with facilities employees’ staff and other interns to assist in cleaning, trash removal, filling water coolers, field set-up, and various tasks essential to the operation of the complex.
• Learn to safely operate all machinery involved with grounds and field maintenance, including but not limited to;?tractors, UTVs, forklift, golf carts, etc.
• Assist Park Superintendent and learn the processes involved with the maintenance of twelve artificial turf playing fields.
• Inspect all structures and surfaces for player and fan safety, cleanliness, and overall appearance.
• Identify issues in routine preventative maintenance in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, turf, landscaping, and paved surfaces.
• Maintain high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary external and internal customer service.
• Absorb training and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help uphold the values established by the Sports Force Parks, Unrivaled, and Ripken name and brand.
• Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently while providing once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate, or currently working towards a bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong detail-orientation, with ability to problem-solve.
• Good time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work from mid-May into August. Work Schedule will vary; nights and weekends will be required based on business needs. ?Start/end dates can be flexible around school schedule.

Required:

• Interest in a career in Facilities, Turf, or Grounds Maintenance.
• An outgoing, friendly personality.
• Strong initiative and high-energy.

Working Conditions / Special Physical Requirements:

• May be required to lift up to 70 lbs.
• May be exposed to dust/dirt at the complex.
• May be exposed to extreme hot temperatures.

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