Stadium Assistant Groundskeeper

Job Summary

• 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