Grounds Intern - Frederick Keys
Attain Sports
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Description
Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.
Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.
The Frederick Keys Grounds Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Grounds Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to work with an experienced grounds team, build a strong professional network, and maintain a top playing surface and facility.
The Grounds Intern will work together with the Head Groundskeeper and Groundkeeper Assistant to maintain a top playing field. We are looking for someone with some prior experience and the desire to gain even more experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Facility Management, Turf Grass science, or other sports related fields.
- Ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Safe operation of hand tools and small engine equipment (leaf blower, string trimmers, etc.)
- Some knowledge of maintenance of landscaping a plus (seeding, sodding, grass cutting, weed whacking, etc.)
- Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
- Willing to work outside in variable weather
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the maintenance of the playing surface such as moving, field marking, fertilization, irrigation, mound and plate repair, edging, skin maintenance, batting practice setup, aerification, and set up for extra events.
- Clean dugouts, bullpens, and pull field trash as necessary
- Assist with setup and breakdown for all stadium events, including game days
- Work and learn on a variety of different surfaces including synthetic and grass
- Work and learn the characteristics of irrigation systems, fertilizers, soil conditioners, and materials
- All other duties assigned by Head Groundskeeper, Assistant Groundskeeper, or General Manager of the Keys
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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About this role
Working with the Frederick Keys grounds team means hands-on experience maintaining a professional baseball facility while earning academic credit. You'll assist the Head Groundskeeper and Groundkeeper Assistant with all aspects of field upkeep—from mowing and irrigation to mound repair, fertilization, and marking—plus help prepare the stadium for games and events. This part-time internship suits college sophomores through graduate students studying turf grass science, facility management, or related sports fields who are ready to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
The role demands physical capability (lifting 50+ pounds regularly), comfort operating hand tools and small equipment, and willingness to work outdoors in all weather. Prior landscaping or grounds maintenance experience is valued, though what matters most is a strong work ethic and genuine interest in learning the trade. You'll gain exposure to both synthetic and natural playing surfaces, understand irrigation systems and soil conditioning, and build a professional network within Attain Sports' community-focused organization.
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