Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicago’s iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.

At Chicago Fire Football Club, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.

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.
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