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Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and provide daily maintenance of 16 acres of natural grass which includes the stadium pitch, 6 natural grass training pitches, as well as surrounding landscape. Tasks including but not limited to, mowing, edging, fertilizer and chemical application, aerating, verticutting, top-dressing, re-sodding and line marking.

  • Help develop and implement an effective fertility, fungicide, and pest control program.

  • Maintain irrigation system throughout the complex.

  • Collaborate effectively with matchday operations, stadium operations, and team administration for field usage requirements.

  • Use, maintain, service, and repair all equipment and tools used to maintain surfaces to professional standards.

  • Help manage and implement the approved grounds budget.

  • Proactively anticipate and address issues.

  • Approach duties with an innovative mindset, generating new ideas and processes.

  • All other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Associates Degree in a turf management related field or minimum of five (5) years of experience with upkeep of grass playing surfaces.

  • Candidate should possess or have the ability to obtain the Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

  • Operation of standard grounds equipment.

  • Availability to be on-call and work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, coaches, players, and community.

  • Ability to work independently and effectively supervise others when needed.

  • Organizational skills and high attention to detail.

  • Must possess a strong work ethic and good demeanor

  • Knowledge and compliance with MLS rules and regulations

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.

  • Ability to work in various degrees of outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to extreme heat 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.

Compensation:

  • Inter Miami CF offers a competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance and 401k retirement plan.

All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check.

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