Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. The Club returned to Soldier Field as well as opened a new 50,000 square foot business office in the heart of the city. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an ambitious vision that will transform the Club in the coming years.
Job Overview:
Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Assistant Groundskeeper to join our team! This individual will be committed to maintaining the playing fields and practice fields at the Performance Center to ensure a safe and competitive playing surface that meets and exceeds the standards of Major League Soccer (MLS). This role will report directly to the Head Groundskeeper.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with all turf management responsibilities including mowing, chemical/fertilizer program design & application, aerification, irrigation, pest management, painting, etc.
- Assist in equipment and irrigation repair and maintenance
- Assist with administrative duties such as communication, filing, research, and data collection
- Execute other projects as assigned
- Approach duties with an innovative & positive mindset, generating new ideas and processes
- Maintain safety and cleanliness of performance center
- Travel and ability to work weekends/flexible hours required
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in field or turf maintenance
- Must possess valid Pesticide Applicator License
- Experience in operating machinery and/or equipment for turf maintenance operations
- Proven ability to diagnose and solve problems proactively in turf or otherwise
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout the assigned workday
- Able to work in various degrees of outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to extreme heat, cold, or rain
- Ability to work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a turf management or related field
- Minimum 1- 2 years of experience of turf management/maintenance in professional sports or other sporting venues
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or eligible to apply for a valid driver's license
Please note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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