Head Groundskeeper for Elite Pro Soccer Pitches

Genesis Distribution; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SIS Pitches USA Inc. is seeking a Head Groundsman to lead day-to-day maintenance of three natural-grass soccer pitches at a professional training facility in Whippany, New Jersey.

This hands-on leadership role involves planning programs and working on the pitches daily alongside the Sports Turf Technician to deliver elite playing surfaces. The ideal candidate will have extensive sports-turf experience, strong agronomic knowledge, and the ability to supervise a small team while coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience managing natural-grass surfaces at high-performance facilities.
• Strong agronomic knowledge and hands-on leadership experience.
• Ability to plan and execute maintenance schedules.
• Valid driver’s license; pesticide license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute daily maintenance and preparation of three natural-grass pitches.
• Develop and coordinate daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance programs.
• Perform and supervise mowing, line marking, divot repair, pitch cleanup, and field prep.
• Manage mowing heights and presentation patterns.
• Monitor turf health, playing quality, surface consistency, and field conditions.
• Coordinate irrigation scheduling and daily irrigation operations.

Skills

Sports turf management

Natural-grass maintenance

Irrigation systems

Pitch maintenance operations

Team leadership

Horticultural agronomy

Work scheduling

Driver's license

Pesticide license (NJ) preferred

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Topdressing equipment

Mower equipment

Job description

SIS Pitches USA Inc. is seeking a Head Groundsman to lead day-to-day maintenance of three natural-grass soccer pitches at a professional training facility in Whippany, New Jersey.

This hands-on leadership role involves planning programs and working on the pitches daily alongside the Sports Turf Technician to deliver elite playing surfaces. The ideal candidate will have extensive sports-turf experience, strong agronomic knowledge, and the ability to supervise a small team while coordinating