Grounds Crew Lead

Hollywood Park Management Company, LLC.; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Park is seeking a Grounds Crew Lead to oversee maintenance of the stadium’s artificial playing surface and to prepare for events. You will install turf protection systems, assist with field activities, and help with markings and painting for events, working in a high-demand environment in Inglewood, CA.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in turf management or related fields, with a valid driver’s license and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in Turf Grass Management/Horticulture.
• Ability to work alone and in a small team.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Flexible schedule; nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic field condition and prepare for events.
• Install, deploy, and remove turf protection systems (Matrax).
• Assist in field activities, maintenance, and cleaning/disinfection of artificial surface.
• Assist with lining, marking, striping, and painting of the competition field.
• Support 24/7 operations with ~250+ events annually.

Skills

Turf Grass Mgmt

Horticulture

Field Maintenance

Job description

Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination, is being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke with the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium as its centerpiece. Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States. When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of office space, and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space.

Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium is the host of world-renowned sporting events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, College Football Playoff National Championship game 2023, WrestleMania 2023, World Cup 2026, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and under the same roof canopy is a 2.5-acre open-air plaza, American Airlines Plaza, and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. YouTube Theater is an intimate venue, making it the perfect place for concerts, comedy, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more.

Culture

Hollywood Park is being brought to life by a deeply experienced team of creative forward-thinkers. The project is a celebration of all that Los Angeles has to offer. We are inspired by our diverse Inglewood community as a place for the community to be, to see and to connect.

Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

At the heart of Hollywood Park, lies our dedication to our purpose, promise, and commitments. Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made. Our COMMITMENTS are outlined by S.T.A.R.S.

Our S.T.A.R.S. commitments are enabled by five foundational principles:

• Start with Care – create a lasting impact through genuine care
• Thrive as a Team – create an environment of collaboration and encouragement
• Anticipate Unspoken Needs – be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and support others
• Resolve with Respect – treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness
• Safety Always – maintain a safe and secure environment

As the Grounds Crew Lead, You Will...

The Grounds Crew Lead position will be responsible for assisting with the execution of the maintenance of the stadium’s artificial playing surface including all preparation for the various sporting and entertainment events that utilize the playing surface.

This position will be responsible for the installation, deployment, and removal of the field turf protection system (Matrax).

This position will assist in executing all field activities, maintenance, and cleaning/disinfection of the artificial surface.

This position will assist with lining, marking, striping, and painting of the competition field for play.

The scope of this position encompasses 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week activities. On an annual basis these activities include approximately an estimated 250+ events via SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park venues.

More Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To…

• Execution of athletic field maintenance workload designed to maintain condition and appearance of athletic turf surface in world class condition.
• Prepares artificial turf surface for competition and events including lining, marking, striping and painting of the playing surface for event needs. Includes painting multiple colors and designs within the scope of work.
• Utilizes specialty turf related machinery and tools safely in order to achieve desired scope of work.
• Execute routine and preventative maintenance on artificial turf surface, as directed by stadium full-time grounds staff.
• Install, adjust, and remove turf protection as it relates to the playing surface.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

We’d Love to Hear From People With…

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in Turf Grass Management/Horticulture/Turf Grass Sciences or related field.
• Strong work ethic with an emphasis in proactivity and interdependence. Ability to work alone and in a small team.
• Understanding of artificial turf maintenance and artificial turf painting and removal.
• Ability to maintain an on-going list by priority of projects and tasks, to assume timely and effective solutions to unanticipated client-focused issues.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively and safely under deadlines, pressure and time constraints.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Flexible schedule; Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and situations. Written communications to be concise, well organized, complete and clear.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Employees must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• LIFTING ...........................................Lift up to 50 pounds
• CLIMBING/BALANCE ...................Prolonged Steps or stair climbing, balancing
• STOOPING/BENDING OVER.......Occasional is unavoidable
• STANDING/SITTING.......................Prolonged standing/sitting throughout the day
• REACHING ......................................Occasional overhead as well as horizontal
• SPEAKING.......................................Proficiency in English

Essential Environmental Conditions:

• INSIDE/OUTSIDE ...........................Generally, indoor conditions are air‑conditioned, and outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, humidity, rain, sleet, and wind.
• COLD/HEAT ...................................General air-conditioned environment as well as outside and exposed to elements, including direct sunlight, rain, sleet, and wind
• NOISE/VIBRATIONS ....................High noise level and vibration high
• FUMES/DUST/ODORS.................Normally controlled environment

Compensation: $22.00/hour - $24.00/hour

Location: Inglewood,CA (on-site)

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Hollywood Park considers a candidate’s education, certification, prior experience, as well as internal and external data when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Only in exceptional circumstances, if an external candidate has the experience, credentials, or expertise far exceeding what is expected for the position, would Hollywood Park consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.