Full Time Groundskeeper

AMB Sports + Entertainment; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMB Sports + Entertainment in Atlanta, GA seeks a Groundskeeper to help maintain Mercedes-Benz Stadium fields and The Home Depot Backyard. Under supervision, you will assist in daily field upkeep, operate and care for grounds equipment, and support irrigation and drainage systems.

Responsibilities include mowing and grooming natural and synthetic grass, field layout, equipment use, and inclement weather readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree and stadium/grounds experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Proficiency with field and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Familiarity with irrigation and drainage systems.
• OSHA forklift certification within 90 days of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily stadium field maintenance and grounds care.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and vehicles.
• Support irrigation and drainage system maintenance.
• Perform mowing, grooming, and field layout tasks.
• Adhere to safety protocols and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Field & grounds maintenance

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Teamwork / communication

Education

High school diploma

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Tractors

Forklifts

Irrigation systems

Topdressers

Mowers

Paint removal tools

P-Rex Paint remover

Job description

Position Summary: Under general supervision from the Assistant Head Groundskeeper, participates in the maintenance of sports fields, groundskeeping and related work as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assist in the daily maintenance of the stadium field, The Home Depot Backyard and stadium grounds.

Participates in the operation and care of field and grounds equipment

Participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems as directed.

Participates in all types of sports field maintenance labor such as:

• Mowing/grooming
• Synthetic & Natural Grass
• Cultural/Maintenance Practices
• Painting/Paint Removal
• Field layout

Participates in the operation and maintenance of equipment such as:

• Carts
• Tractors
• P-Rex Paint removers
• Mowers
• 2-Cycle Equipment
• Topdressers
• Skid steers
• Fork lifts

Participates in Inclement Weather readiness and execution.

Performs related duties as required.

Assist other departments as required.

Qualification and Education/Experience Requirements

Graduation from high school. College degree & stadium/grounds experience preferred. Must be able to obtain OSHA required Forklift Certification within 90 days of hire date. One (1) year experience in forklift operation preferred. Ability to learn and operate equipment related to the grounds industry. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical requirements include the ability to lift 30+ pounds and ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.

Required Skills and Abilities

The characteristics listed below are representative of those that the employee must be able to successfully perform as part of the essential functions of this position.

• Working knowledge of field and grounds maintenance (natural grass & synthetic); working general knowledge of tools, supplies, equipment used in the maintenance of sports turf, stadiums and similar.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills
• Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principals and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions relating to equipment operation, loading and unloading of materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and vendors.
• Ability to identify necessary equipment maintenance and repair; follow standard safety practice and procedures common to equipment operation work; follow written and verbal instruction; and to maintain accurate records with basic knowledge of mathematical conversions.

Tools & Equipment Required for Job Function

Phone, grounds equipment, radio, forklift, vehicles, and other equipment pertaining to this position

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Ability to work and withstand extreme weather conditions (rain, high temperatures/heat, cold, etc.) Ability to work non-traditional work hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

About Field & Grounds at Mercedes Benz Stadium

Mercedes Benz Stadium is in the heart of Atlanta. The Field & Grounds department maintains the 40-acre property including the stadium synthetic surface (FieldTurf’s CORE) and the Home Depot Backyard (4.5acres of sand-based TifTuf Bermudagrass). Mercedes Benz Stadium and The Home Depot Backyard are home to the Atlanta Falcons, the 2018 MLS Cup Champions Atlanta United, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the SEC Championship Game, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the 2020 NCAA Final Four. Mercedes Benz Stadium and The Home Depot Backyard also play host to several additional events and concerts throughout the year. AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, AMB West, TGL’s Atlanta Drive Golf Club and NWSL Atlanta 2028.

About Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons.

About Atlanta United

Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

About Atlanta Drive GC

Atlanta Drive GC became one of the six founding members of TGL in August of 2023 and will participate in the inaugural season of TGL beginning in January of 2024. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, and PGA TOUR Superstore.

About Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council.

About the Home Depot Backyard

The Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta’s #BestBackyard, is an 11-acre multi-use greenspace in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, the Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one‑of‑kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok.

About NWSL Atlanta 2028

NWSL Atlanta 2028 is Atlanta’s new expansion franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League, which will begin play in 2028. NWSL Atlanta 2028 is owned by Arthur M. Blank, owner and chairman, Blank Family of Businesses, and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Atlanta Drive GC of TGL, WTGL Atlanta and PGA TOUR Superstore.