Elite Soccer Field Groundskeeper for Pro Training Facility

Genesis Distribution; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SIS Pitches USA Inc. in Whippany, NJ is seeking a motivated Groundskeeper to maintain natural-grass soccer pitches at a professional training facility.

The role is hands-on, working on playing surfaces with professional turf equipment, reporting to the Head Groundsman and supporting field prep.

Ideal candidates have turf-maintenance experience and the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous turf-maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in sports turf/golf course maintenance or related turfgrass environments desirable.
• Familiarity with mowing and turf-maintenance equipment preferred.
• Basic irrigation knowledge desirable.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends/early mornings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Turfgrass education or related certification is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of natural-grass soccer pitches.
• Mow playing surfaces using professional turf-maintenance equipment.
• Assist with line marking and field setup.
• Perform daily divot repair and post-training pitch cleanup.
• Assist with pitch preparation before training sessions.
• Operate turf-maintenance equipment including mowers, spreaders, sprayers, aerators, topdressers, verticutters, rollers, and grooming equipment.
• Assist with irrigation operation and monitoring.
• Assist with fertilizer, wetting-agent, seed, and other turf-product applications.
• Perform aeration, topdressing, verticutting, grooming, brushing, rolling, and overseeding.
• Monitor turf conditions and report potential problems to the Head Groundsman.
• Assist with disease, insect, and weed monitoring.
• Assist with surface-performance testing and data collection.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and basic preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and maintenance areas.
• Assist with seasonal pitch renovations and recovery programs.
• Support other pitch-maintenance activities as directed by the Head Groundsman.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Irrigation knowledge

Physical fitness

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Turfgrass education

Pesticide certification

Tools

Mowers

Spreaders

Sprayers

Aerators

Topdressers

Verticutters

Rollers

Grooming equipment

Job description

SIS Pitches USA Inc. in Whippany, NJ is seeking a motivated Groundskeeper to maintain natural-grass soccer pitches at a professional training facility.

The role is hands-on, working on playing surfaces with professional turf equipment, reporting to the Head Groundsman and supporting field prep.

Ideal candidates have turf-maintenance experience and the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and in outdoor conditions.