Stadium Operations - Sports Turf Specialist
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteOrlando, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily field maintenance at Inter&Co Stadium, including mowing, fertilization, irrigation repair, aerating, and painting. Proactively identify turf diseases, weeds, and pests to coordinate corrective action with the Director of Turf & Grounds. Assist with equipment and irrigation repairs, participate in procuring supplies, and maintain records for the facility. Provide coverage for MLS, NWSL, and third-party events at the stadium and training facilities. Create and maintain working relationships with coaches and soccer operations staff. Work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and perform physical labor in various weather conditions.
Required Qualifications
- 1-3 years of grounds maintenance related work experience in soccer
- Candidate should possess or have the ability to obtain the Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
- Ability to operate turf related equipment (i.e., tractors, mowers, aerifiers, field paint machine)
- Possess excellent written/verbal communication skills
- be detail-oriented
- highly organized
- ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks
- adapt to change
- Ability to resolve concerns expeditiously and independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions
- Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to walk and stand for short periods of time
- The ability to attain and maintain Safesport certification
- The ability to pass a background screening
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Turf Grass Science, Horticulture, or related field preferred
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required
- Experience with hosting field events including sporting and concerts, using various field protection systems is a plus
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