Stadium Assistant Groundskeeper
Soccer Franchise
Central Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 07/09/20
Central Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 07/09/20
Job Summary
In This Role You Will:
- Track growth progress, soil moisture, shear strength, and field hardness to help ensure player safety and field quality; and
- Complete preventive maintenance on various pieces of equipment and ensure all equipment remains in working and operational condition; and
- Keep up-to-date and accurate records of fertilizer, pesticide and other chemical applications; and
- Train crew members, to include interns, in the proper use of equipment, tools, chemicals, and their applications; and
- Research FIFA and MLS standards and ensure that playing surfaces meet these standards; and
- Able to make precise and timely decisions that affect field conditions; and
- Complete projects and special assignments within budgets as directed by the organization; and
- Maintain daily field maintenance and make suggestions of improvements when necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, or Plant Science required
- 3 years relevant work in maintaining professional quality sports fields
- Working knowledge of field construction and maintenance pertaining to irrigation, drainage, rootzone, and artificial turf
- Experience in grow lights preferred but not required
- Experience working with warm climate turfgrass species
- English language proficiency is essential and Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus
- Working knowledge of FIFA and MLS rules and regulations
- Ability to obtain a Texas pesticide applicators license
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, knowledge of current technologies and commitment to remain up to date with industry best practices
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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