What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Crew position at Real Salt Lake?
The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.
Join our growing team! Real Salt Lake is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our Grounds Crew! This part-time position will report to the Director of Fields and Grounds. Under his supervision, you will participate in the maintenance of common grounds, sports turf grass maintenance, and related work as required.
Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:
- Prepare grounds by cutting sod and installing when needed
- Manage the irrigation system to ensure the ground is wet evenly
- Safely mow, trim, and use blowers as needed
- Manage the grass by fertilizing it with a walk-behind fertilizer
- Create field markings and logo painting when directed
- Operate and maintain the reel and rotary mowers
- Maintain the tractors, utility vehicles, backpack blowers and trimmers to ensure they work effectively
- Maintain the top-dressers, and aerators
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to take direction and multitask
- Possession of a valid driver's license and excellent driving record
- Ability to withstand loud noise level
- Ability to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the teams’ schedules.
- Ability to work independently with initiative and attention to detail
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl and reach for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior landscaping experience is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 100 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, typing, etc.
Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Real Salt Lake reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.
