Intern – Grounds
Posted on 12/15/2022
INACTIVE
Major League Baseball (MLB)

10,001+ employees

Professional baseball league with global outreach and digital platforms.
Company Overview
Major League Baseball (MLB) stands out as a leading sports organization with a rich history and a strong commitment to community impact and social responsibility. It has demonstrated a competitive edge through its successful expansion of global reach, record levels of competitive balance, and the utilization of digital platforms like MLB.TV and MLB Network to engage fans worldwide. The company's ability to consistently deliver high-quality content and experiences, as evidenced by record-breaking games and viewing minutes, makes it an exciting and dynamic place to work.
Consumer Goods

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$102M

Founded

2000

Headquarters

New York, New York

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

19%
Locations
Vero Beach, FL, USA
Experience Level
Intern
Requirements
  • Be enrolled or recently graduated from a Turf Management Program or related field
  • Eagerness to learn and advance in the industry with high attention to detail
  • Have authorization to work in the US
  • Have a current driver's license
  • Flexible work schedule. Be able to work 40+ hours per week as well as nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
  • Ability to use/operate typical grounds keeping hand tools and power equipment on a regular basis for long periods of time
  • Ability to work in a hands-on position in all weather extremes for extended periods of time
Responsibilities
  • Maintain baseball, softball and other athletic fields, landscaped areas, and facility grounds for the purpose of providing high quality, attractive and safe areas for athletic and non-athletic events
  • Perform regular grounds maintenance tasks including but not limited to mowing, edging, raking, weeding, and trimming
  • Prune trees, hedges, and shrubs
  • Assist with dragging base baths, clay repair and preparation of pitching mounds and home plates
  • Setup athletic fields and equipment for practices and games
  • Assist with field tarp placements during adverse weather conditions
  • Perform manual labor including regular lifting of heavy objects and equipment, bending, stooping, and digging to maintain grounds
  • Inspect, clean, and help maintain grounds keeping equipment to ensure safe and proper operating conditions
  • Assist in proper execution of cultural practices
  • Comply with OSHA safety standards
  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Manager, Grounds or Manager, Grounds