Groundskeeper (PT)

Position Summary

Assists in the overall maintenance of synthetic turf sports field, The Home Depot Backyard, and stadium grounds.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participates in the operation and care of field and grounds equipment.
• Performs general grounds maintenance in and around Mercedes Benz Stadium.
• Affixes pre- and post-game field maintenance tasks.
• Engages in various sports field maintenance labor such as:
  • Mowing/grooming
  • Synthetic & Natural Grass Cultural/Maintenance Practices
  • Painting/Paint Removal
  • Field layout
• Participates in Inclement Weather readiness and execution.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Assists other departments as required.

Qualifications and Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution.
• Ability to follow instruction and work with a productive team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and operate equipment related to the grounds industry.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift 30+ pounds and ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Previous experience in groundskeeping and/or field painting is preferred but not required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of field and grounds maintenance (natural grass & synthetic).
• General knowledge of tools, supplies, equipment used in the maintenance of sports turf, stadiums and similar.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and vendors.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

Tools & Equipment Required for Job Function

• Phone
• Grounds equipment
• Radio
• Vehicles
• 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.