Intern - Groundskeeper - Florida Operations

Job Description

The Pirates Why

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by:
• purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture;
• deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues;
• passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and
• meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball.

At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service.
Job Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates Florida Field Operations department is hiring an intern for the 2024 season at LECOM Park located in Bradenton, FL, home of the single A affiliate Bradenton Marauders. The incumbent in this role will receive hands-on experience in field operations as we host Florida State League games, high school baseball games, high school graduations, and other events.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with game day preparation of LECOM Park, including field preparation, batting practice, and pre-game set-up.
• Assist with non-game day field preparation, including fertilization, aerification, and sodding.
• Receive hands-on experience with spraying, irrigation maintenance, and general field upkeep/construction.
• Set up additional events such as concerts and corporate events.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are integral to who we are as an organization. We believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work. Even if you feel as if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications, we still strongly encourage you to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g35e1q-52-15-118-202-42 in your application.