Training Facilities - Head Groundskeeper - OHP

WHAT SETS YOU APART 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Head Groundskeeper with a passion for maintaining pristine pitches that leave lasting impressions at our Orlando Health Training Grounds at Osceola Heritage Park.  This role will play an integral part in maintaining multiple pitches for multiple teams.  The ideal teammate is detail oriented, excellent communicator, with a passion to lead a high performing team.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Oversee maintenance of 4 natural grass fields, including but not limited to mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, over-seeding, re-sodding and line striping.
• Create the annual facility operating budget with the Director of Turf & Grounds and manage day-to-day operations to ensure cost effectiveness
• Responsible for the implementation of an effective fertility, fungicide, and pest control program for Osceola Heritage Park
• Lead research and procurement of equipment and supplies as needed 
• Work with the Sr. Event Manager to ensure all field conditions are met for third-party events and venue field rentals  
• Build effective and productive relationships within the organization, along with other employees, visitors, and staff 
• Create and maintain good working relationships with all MLS, MLS Next Pro, and MLS Next coaches and soccer operations staff
• Responsible for maintaining surrounds of the facility including but limited to mowing, raking, mulching, weeding, edging, trimming, pruning, installing plants and other tasks as needed   
• Assist with events at Inter & Co stadium as needed 
• Other duties as assigned  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage (2) full-time staff 
• Manage interviewing, hiring, and training of employees, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees in conjunction with People & Culture

QUALIFICATIONS 

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf Grass Science, Horticulture, or related field preferred. 
• 5-7 years of grounds maintenance-related work experience in soccer, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience preferred.  
• 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).  
• Candidate must have strong leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills.  
• Possess excellent written/verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and adapt to change.  
• Ability to resolve concerns expeditiously and independently.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).   
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable but not required.
• Experience with hosting field events, including sporting and concerts, using various field protection systems is a plus.  
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.
• May work in an outdoor setting as required.
• Ability to walk and stand for short periods.  
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.