Lead Turf & Grounds Manager - Soccer Field Ops

Orlando City SC; Orlando (FL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Orlando City SC is seeking a Turf & Grounds Manager to oversee the maintenance of four natural grass fields at the Orlando Health Training Grounds, Osceola Heritage Park. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and ensure field readiness for MLS and MLS Next events.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in grounds maintenance with leadership experience and can obtain a Florida pesticide license. Flexible hours and ability to work outdoors are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf Grass Science, Horticulture, or related field required or preferred.
• 5–7 years of grounds maintenance-related work in soccer, with leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Experience operating turf equipment (tractors, mowers, aerifiers, field paint machine).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and highly organized.

Mansioni

• Oversee maintenance of 4 natural grass fields: mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, overseeding, re-sodding, line striping.
• Create annual facility operating budget with Director and manage day-to-day operations for cost effectiveness.
• Implement fertility, fungicide, and pest control program for Osceola Heritage Park.
• Lead procurement of equipment and supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with Sr. Event Manager to meet field conditions for third-party events.
• Build relationships with MLS, MLS Next Pro, and MLS Next staff.
• Maintain surrounding areas: mowing, raking, mulching, weeding, trimming, pruning, planting.
• Assist with events at Inter.Co stadium as needed.
• May work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Field maintenance expertise

Safety orientation

Spanish language helpful

Safesport Certification

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Turf Grass Science, Horticulture, or related field

Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Orlando City SC is seeking a Turf & Grounds Manager to oversee the maintenance of four natural grass fields at the Orlando Health Training Grounds, Osceola Heritage Park. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and ensure field readiness for MLS and MLS Next events.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in grounds maintenance with leadership experience and can obtain a Florida pesticide license. Flexible hours and ability to work outdoors are required.