Groundskeeper - Part Time

Nashville SC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nashville SC is seeking a Groundskeeper to join the facilities team, focusing on maintaining natural grass and synthetic fields at our training and academy sites. This part-time role primarily covers afternoons and weekend shifts at the Vanderbilt Health Training Center or Currey Ingram Academy, with occasional work at Geodis Park.

You will support the grounds crew, perform preventive maintenance on equipment, and help keep outdoor areas safe and presentable for trainings, matches, and community

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant field maintenance experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible hours including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of natural grass and synthetic fields at Nashville SC facilities.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and ensure it remains in working condition.
• Repair and maintain exterior grounds in conjunction with landscaping services, including snow/ice removal.
• Maintain daily field maintenance.
• Support Nashville SC facilities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Job description

The Groundskeeper, in conjunction with the Groundskeeping staff, will be responsible for maintaining the natural grass and synthetic fields at a designated Nashville SC facility. This is a part-time position with majority of the hours worked being in the afternoons and weekends at either the first-team training facility (Vanderbilt Health Training Center) or at the academy facility (Currey Ingram Academy), occasionally working at the other facilities (including Geodis Park) as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with maintenance of natural grass, as well as synthetic fields at Nashville SC facilities - including but not limited to Nashville SC's trainings, home matches, concerts, football games and rugby matches.
• Complete preventive maintenance on various pieces of equipment and ensure all equipment remains in working and operational condition.
• Repair and maintain exterior grounds (in conjunction with landscaping services), including snow and ice removal.
• Maintain daily field maintenance.
• Perform other duties to support the Nashville SC facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of relevant work experience in maintaining sports fields, golf courses or home lawn/landscape (preferred).
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and deadline driven.
• Hours are variable and will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to the traditional Monday through Friday hours.
• Ability to perform physical labor in various degrees of outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme heat and cold or rain for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.
• Ability to work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.