Turf Management Intern

Lincoln Saltdogs, a NEBCO Company, is a professional baseball team and member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.  Since 2001, the Saltdogs have played their home games at Haymarket Park. For more information about Lincoln Saltdogs, visit www.saltdogs.com.

NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska.  Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.  For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Summary
Assists the Athletic Turf Manager in the daily maintenance of Hawks Field, Bowlin Stadium, and surrounding landscape. Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Reliable attendance required.

Time Commitment: Internship can begin as early as February and run through October. It is preferred, but NOT REQUIRED, that applicants be available for the entire internship period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Mowing, edging and aerifying turf

Applications of Granular fertilizer and pesticides

Maintenance of clay surfaces

Maintenance of warning track

Irrigation maintenance and repair

Education and/or Experience:

• Actively enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a turf management or related program

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid drivers’ license

Other Skills and Abilities:    

• Able to operate necessary turf equipment
• Ability to learn and assist with the maintenance of the entire facility in accordance with set standards
• Must be able to meet the business commitment and hours required of the job during the baseball season, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Working Conditions
The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate.  In the stadium area the noise level can get very loud.  The facility is a professional baseball environment. This is a tobacco-free campus.

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements.  Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are conditions of employment.