The City of Ankeny has a need for an individual for a summer internship. The internship is intended to provide on the job experience for those interested in helping maintain the Sports Complex fields and grounds in the Park & Recreation Department.
This is a paid internship, $17.00/hour, 40 hours per week for thirteen weeks to begin May 20, 2024 and ending August 16, 2024.
Questions may be directed to Elliott Josephson, Sports Facilities Superintendent at 515-963-3577 or ejosephson@ankenyiowa.gov.
Please complete an employment application online as soon as possible. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
- Specific duties shall include, but not limited to:
- Clay work including infield skin, mounds, and home plate.
- Turf work including fertilizer and pesticide applications, mowing, and edging.
- All cultural practices including mowing, irrigation, aerification, topdressing, deep tine, slicing, etc.
- Basic equipment maintenance.
- Irrigation scheduling and repair.
- Wear management.
- All applicants will be considered; however, preference will be given to current students majoring in Sports Turf or Golf Course Management.
- Must be able to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must maintain a valid Iowa drivers' license.
- Outdoor setting, extreme weather conditions.
Employment Type: Intern