What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Grounds Trainee position at Beloit Sky Carp?
A trainee with the Beloit Sky Carp works in an organization and environment that is recognized as one of the best in minor league baseball. The Beloit Sky Carp hope to provide each trainee valuable work experience, and great preparation for a full-time position with the Beloit Sky Carp or other sports organizations. The position is seasonal, generally limited to a maximum of 30 hours per week and does not include benefits other than pay.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (with an emphasis on education)
- Learn the standard operating procedures for proper facilities maintenance to ensure a safe and clean venue for fans and staff alike.
- Broaden their knowledge base by assisting operations management and trainees in the proper procedures for executing flawless facilities maintenance.
- Interface with administrative tasks managed by trainees such as scheduling, payroll processing and management of non-profit organizations.
- Attend Baseball U training program for knowledge and professional development.
- Mowing
- Watering flowers and shrubs
- Weeding
- Line trimming
- Fertilizing
- Edging
- Mulching
- Develop a landscape plan to help improve the visual aesthetic around the stadium
- Assist with in game grounds tasks
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Requirements / Preferred Skills:
- High level of integrity
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Leadership demonstrated in school organizations, sports and/or work experiences
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong mathematical skills and experience in handling monies and payments
- Strong teamwork skills as well as the ability to work independently and self-motivate
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize goals
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access)
- Ability to attend company events of all types
- Ability to learn in fast paced environment
- Ability to learn in flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to pull tarp and other manual labor tasks, part of the baseball learning experience
- Due to the strong community support of the Sky Carp persons from the greater Stateline area or who are attending local area schools are preferred
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours will vary to include evening and weekend work according to business needs.
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. The key physical requirements of this position include the ability to walk and stand for an extended period of time, lift up to 30 pounds, and the use of standard office equipment including computers.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
* In order to continue our mission of improving the lives of the people in the communities that we serve, priority in hiring interns and trainees will be given to those applicants who live in the area or attend school in the area of the position posting. *
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.