Position Summary:
Assists in the overall maintenance of synthetic turf sports field, The Home Depot Backyard, and stadium grounds.
Roles and Responsibility:
- Participates in the operation and care of field and grounds equipment.
- Performs general grounds maintenance in and around Mercedes Benz Stadium.
- Assist with pre- and post-game field maintenance.
- 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 Inclement Weather readiness and execution.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Assist other departments as required.
Qualification 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 pace 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:
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.
- 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, 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.
