Intern – Turf Managemnet

Milwaukee Brewers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Milwaukee Brewers are seeking an Intern – Turf Management to assist with care of American Family Field and Helfaer Field. This paid internship runs March through November with a minimum of 3 months, offering hands-on experience in mowing, edging, seeding, infield maintenance, irrigation, and field equipment operation.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in or recently graduated from a turf management program, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and possessing a valid driver's license; prior grounds

Qualifications

• Enrollment in turf management or related program.
• Ability to perform physical tasks; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Prior grounds maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance tasks: mowing, edging, sod work, seeding, infield maintenance, clay repair, moisture management.
• Assist with game responsibilities: batting practice setup, pre-game, in-game maintenance, post-game duties.
• Assist irrigation system maintenance and management.
• Support field management at youth facility.
• Safely operate grounds equipment such as mowers and utility carts.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Turf management knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Current turf management student

Recent turf management graduate

Job description

As part of Grounds Crew, the Intern – Turf Management will play a role in assisting with overall care of American Family Field and the Helfaer Field youth baseball facility. The Intern – Turf Management will have the opportunity to gain additional experience by independently managing the field cultivation projects and supervising crew members. The internship is a paid, hourly position beginning in March through November with a 3-month minimum duration.

Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Hands-on opportunity that includes the daily maintenance tasks of mowing, edging, sod work and seeding, infield maintenance, clay repair, moisture management on all surfaces, Grow Light implementation and maneuvering
• Assist with game responsibilities; batting practice set-up, pre-game preparations, in-game maintenance, and post-game duties
• Assist with irrigation system maintenance and management
• Assist in managing the field at our youth sports facility
• Safely operate various grounds equipment such as mowers, utility carts, etc.

The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a turf management program or related college program at an accredited college or university. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks, with or without accommodation such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, sprinting and pulling tarp. Candidate with prior grounds maintenance experience is preferred. A valid Driver’s license and MBBC satisfactory driving record are required.

Our Team

The Grounds Crew department is responsible for the overall care of the American Family Field and Helfaer Field grounds. This team directly impacts the impression of our facilities ensuring MLB standards of field playability and player safety, as well as assisting in the execution of special events, while minimizing impact to the playing surface.