Groundskeeper

**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.