Groundskeeper

49ers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports team in San Francisco is seeking a Groundskeeper to assist in maintaining the football fields and grounds at their stadium and training facility. This role involves mowing, trimming, and painting the field, as well as applying fertilizers and pest control products. Candidates should have at least 2 years of groundskeeping experience and be able to work in outdoor conditions, lifting up to 50 pounds. Experience with sports turf maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the fields and grounds, mows, edges, and trims.
• Paints the field.
• Applies fertilizer, sand, and pest control products.
• Assists in irrigation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Practices preventative maintenance of all equipment.
• Ensures that grounds are free of trash and debris.

Skills

Focus on verbal and non-verbal cues

Creativity and innovation

Task focus and completion

Spanish-speaking preferred

Education

2+ years of experience in groundskeeping and landscaping

Experience in sports turf maintenance

Job description

At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it’s on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we’re united by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact.

Success here takes more than passion; it’s about bringing your best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments, and always looking ahead to what’s next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world-class experiences for our fans, partners, and community.

If you’re excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we’d love to have you join us.

Position Summary:

The Groundskeeper assists the Head Groundskeeper in maintaining the football fields and grounds of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium and the 49ers' training facility.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintains the fields and grounds, mows, edges, and trims.
• Paints the field.
• Applies fertilizer, sand, and pest control products.
• Assists in irrigation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Practices preventative maintenance of all equipment.
• Ensures that grounds are free of trash and debris.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to focus on a speaker using verbal and non-verbal clues to understand their message, comprehend the information, and respond thoughtfully.
• Creative and innovative; the ability to see alternatives and solutions.
• Ability to achieve planned objectives through completing relevant tasks and focus.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in groundskeeping and landscaping required.
• Experience in sports turf maintenance preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The employee will be in an outdoor facility the majority of the time and will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

This position requires the ability to work extended hours and/or weekends.

Travel:

0% of local travel time expected for this position.

Compensation:

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.