What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Spring Facilities Internship position at Ripken Baseball?
Job Description
Job Description
Overview :
As a successful Intern, you will be responsible for assisting the Facilities crew, under direction of the Facility Manager, with day-to-day operations and upkeep of the complex during Spring Programming at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is a paid Internship; we will work with your school / university for you to receive credit toward your graduation. This internship will operate from early March 2025 through mid-May 2025.
Responsibilities
- The facilities intern will learn the facility maintenance aspects of maintaining a premier amateur baseball complex
- Work with the facility manager, part-time facilities employees and other interns to assist in cleaning, trash removal, filling of water coolers, field set-up, artificial turf maintenance, and various tasks essential to the operation of the complex
- Learn to safely operate all machinery involved with grounds and field maintenance, including but not limited to; tractors, UTVs, forklift, golf carts, etc.
- Assist Facility Manager and learn the processes involved with the maintenance of 10 artificial turf playing fields
- Inspect all structures and surfaces for player and fan safety, cleanliness, and overall appearance
- Identify issues in routine preventative maintenance in areas such as; HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, turf, landscaping, and paved surfaces
- Convey and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times while providing extraordinary external and internal customer service
- Absorb training and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help uphold the values established by the Ripken name and brand
- Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants
Qualifications : Required :
Special Physical Requirements of the Job / Working Conditions :
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