Groundskeeping - Groundskeeper

Nashville Soccer Club; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Soccer Club is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain natural grass and synthetic fields at its facilities, including the academy site. The role involves supporting trainings, matches, and events at Geodis Park and other venues.

The position requires 2 years of relevant field maintenance experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to perform physical outdoor work in various weather conditions. Hours vary and may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience maintaining sports fields or similar outdoor grounds preferred.
• High level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and deadline driven.
• Hours are variable and include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in multiple positions for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of natural grass and synthetic fields at Nashville SC facilities.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and keep it in working condition.
• Repair and maintain exterior grounds with landscaping services; snow and ice removal.
• Perform daily field maintenance.
• Support Nashville SC facilities with other duties 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 full-time position with majority of the hours worked at the academy facility (Currey Ingram Academy). During busy periods at either Geodis Park or the first-team training facility (Vanderbilt Health Training Center), this position, with ample notice, may be assigned to work for extended periods of time at either of those locations 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, rugby matches, and field-related private events at Geodis Park.
• 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.
• Perform daily field maintenance.
• Perform other duties to support the Nashville SC facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years 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.