Turf Management Intern

Saltdogs; Nebraska; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A professional baseball team in Nebraska is seeking a Turf Management Intern to assist in the daily maintenance of their baseball fields and surrounding landscapes. The role requires reliable attendance and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Candidates should be actively enrolled in or recently graduated from a turf management program, and be able to operate necessary turf equipment. This internship spans from February through October and offers valuable experience in a professional sports environment.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a turf management or related program.
• Able to operate necessary turf equipment.
• Willingness to work required hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Athletic Turf Manager in maintenance of Hawks Field and Bowlin Stadium.
• Perform turf mowing, edging, and aerifying.
• Apply granular fertilizers and pesticides.
• Maintain clay surfaces and irrigation systems.

Skills

Ability to operate necessary turf equipment

Ability to learn maintenance standards

Reliability in attendance

Education

Enrollment in turf management or related program

Job description

Lincoln Saltdogs, a NEBCO Company, is a professional baseball team and member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Since 2001, the Saltdogs have played their home games at Haymarket Park. For more information about Lincoln Saltdogs, visit www.saltdogs.com.

NEBCO, Inc. NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Summary

Assists the Athletic Turf Manager in the daily maintenance of Hawks Field, Bowlin Stadium, and surrounding landscape. Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required.

Time Commitment

Internship can begin as early as February and run through October. It is preferred, but NOT REQUIRED, that applicants be available for the entire internship period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging and aerifying turf
• Applications of granular fertilizer and pesticides
• Maintenance of clay surfaces
• Maintenance of warning track
• Irrigation maintenance and repair

Education and/or Experience

• Actively enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a turf management or related program

Other Skills and Abilities

• Able to operate necessary turf equipment
• Ability to learn and assist with the maintenance of the entire facility in accordance with set standards
• Must be able to meet the business commitment and hours required of the job during the baseball season, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Working Conditions

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate. In the stadium area the noise level can get very loud. The facility is a professional baseball environment. This is a tobacco-free campus.

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are conditions of employment.

Accessibility

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