Sports Turf Groundskeeper

This is a full-time sport's turf groundskeeping management position. Candidates should not apply if they do not have specific experience in sport's turf.

Essential Job Functions:

• Engage in the management of all turf operations on a daily basis, including maintaining and handling sport’s field related physical duties to protect and manage turf and dirt surfaces.
• Run the effective, detailed and proactive maintenance of the playing surfaces, surrounding turf areas, including but not limited to mowing and trimming, seeding, painting/striping field, fertilization and weed management, skinned-area preparation, pre-game setup and post-game closure of field for home games and other events, and set up and take down of equipment for team practice and drills.
• Work closely with facility and athletic staff to manage and maintain turf and surfaces for practice and games.
• Manage inventory of grounds materials including ordering and tracking material and usage.
• Work with local management to prepare budgets and operate under budgetary guidelines.
• Make regular field inspections to ensure the quality and safety of the playing field and surrounding turf.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with complex management.
• Ensure the safe and proper operation of all equipment utilized, maintaining that equipment in safe, clean, operable condition.

Skills Required

• Previous position on a crew or in an assistant level position working for sport's based organization specifically in sport's turf management.
• Knowledge of sports groundskeeping techniques and best practices.
• Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Physical stamina to perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with team members.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in sport's based groundskeeping. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• El Paso, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person