What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Groundskeeper position at Louisville City FC?
The Seasonal Groundskeeper will assist the full-time staff with the maintenance of all soccer fields at Lynn Family Stadium, Champions Training Facility, and Thurman-Hutchins Park. This includes maintaining five natural grass fields and four synthetic fields. They will report directly to the Senior Manager of Grounds.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Work Experience
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining the playing surfaces at a professional-level
- Safely operate all groundskeeping equipment and tools
- Maintain all storage areas and other grounds-related work areas
- Perform stadium operations and general equipment maintenance during non-event days
- Identify any potential safety hazards in the stadium or on the playing surface and report to management
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Work Experience
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Experience working on athletic fields preferred
- Familiarity with all equipment necessary to maintain fields (mowing, fertilizing, aeration, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, ability to focus on details, strong organizational skills, effective problem-solving skills, flexibility, and self-motivation.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Capacity to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
- Ability and willingness to work in all types of adverse weather conditions (i.e. heat, rain, cold, snow, wind)