Maintenance Associate, Chicago Fire Pitch

Chicago Fire FC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a Maintenance Associate for Chicago Fire Pitch, the Club’s premier indoor/outdoor facility. Located on the north side of Chicago, the role focuses on delivering a safe, clean, soccer-first atmosphere daily while collaborating with the Facility Manager and Operations team.

Responsibilities include maintenance, event support, and ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors, youth and adults alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in maintenance and operations tasks preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trash removal and maintain a litter-free environment across facilities.
• Support vendors to meet cleanliness and safety standards.
• Perform general equipment maintenance and report issues to Operations Manager.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Chicago Fire FC.

As one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, Chicago Fire FC is in the midst of an exciting era fueled by tremendous investment, ambition, and growth. With a new $100M state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center now open, new offices in Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building, and plans underway for a privately-funded $750M+ soccer-specific stadium set to open in 2028 in the heart of Chicago, the Club is building the future of soccer in one of the world's great sports cities.

Chicago Fire FC is becoming a cultural force in Chicago by connecting communities, shaping experiences, and creating new ways for fans to engage with the game and the city. The Club's future home, McDonald’s Park, will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and serve as a catalyst of growth for the next chapter of professional sports and entertainment in the city.

Joining Chicago Fire FC today means joining an organization on the rise. Our growth creates once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for ambitious professionals to generate meaningful impact and help shape the future of our Club. Whether on the pitch working match day or in the front office, every team member plays a role in building something incredibly special.

At Chicago Fire FC, our mission is to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago through world-class experiences and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are guided by our core values: Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, and a commitment to Never Settle.

If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a Maintenance Associate for Chicago Fire Pitch, the Club’s premier indoor/outdoor community soccer facility. Located on the north side of Chicago, Fire Pitch welcomes 300,000+ visitors each year, providing year-round playing opportunities for youth and adult players of all skill levels.

We aim to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and we are excited to welcome a Maintenance Associate to our team. With oversight and support from the Facility Manager, the focus for this position will be placed on delivering a safe, clean, friendly, soccer-first atmosphere on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities

The Maintenance Associate will work with the Facility Manager to execute the facility’s maintenance and operations plan. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee trash removal around the facility, maintaining a litter-free environment on the playing fields, in the parking lots, and all public-facing areas.
• Supplement work of vendors to ensure all aspects of the facility meet our high standard for cleanliness and safety.
• Perform general equipment maintenance, ensuring equipment is kept in good working order, reporting all significant mechanical issues to the Operations Manager.
• Refill supplies throughout the facility as needed, including the restrooms, locker rooms, front desk, and office areas. Coordinate re-order needs with Facility Manager.
• Ensure closets, shed, off-site storage, and dumpster enclosure are kept clean and organized.
• Assist snow removal process around seasonal dome, supporting Operations Manager and external snow removal team to ensure snow removal standards are met.
• Perform all aspects of field maintenance, inclusive of grooming, line painting, and turf repairs.
• Participate in semi-annual dome conversion process, transitioning facility from outdoor-to-indoor in November, and from indoor-to-outdoor in April.
• Support all event operations efforts, including assistance with set-up, tear-down, and clean-up.
• Fulfill weekly Manager on Duty responsibilities, ensuring the facility runs in a smooth, professional, and safe manner during programming hours. MOD responsibilities require an ability to engage and interact with visitors throughout the facility.
• Serve as Club ambassador, delivering passion for soccer and the Chicago Fire Football Club on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience conducting maintenance and operation-oriented tasks preferred, previous experience working as a janitor/handyman a plus.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and enthusiasm for learning new skills.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• Proactive self-starter, with a demonstrated history of problem solving.
• No job is too big or too small – unafraid to get hands dirty, able to wear multiple hats, and at times work outside the job description.
• Comfortable using power tools and machinery.
• Good communication skills and ability to quickly build relationships.
• Proven ability to interact and work within a team setting.
• Well-organized with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Punctuality, reliability, and flexibility are important in this fast-paced work environment.
• Comfortable in customer-facing situations, providing friendly customer service to both children and adults.
• Desire to create an inclusive and cooperative work environment.
• Passion for the Chicago Fire Football Club, MLS, and soccer as a whole.
  
  

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, and holidays are required.
• This job consists of manual labor. Must have physical ability to lift 50 pounds and spend long hours on feet. Frequent bending, sitting, standing, exposure to elements (cold/heat), climbing ladders, walking, and carrying items.
• Must have driver’s license. Access to vehicle strongly preferred.
• Forklift Certification or willingness to gain certification within specified time.
  
  

Compensation

• This role offers an hourly rate range of $20-22/hr (rate depends on qualifications, experience, education, etc.)
• This role is classified as Full-time, non-exempt
• This role is bonus eligible based on individual and club-wide goals
• Additional benefits & perks: https://www.chicagofirefc.com/careers
  
  

Please Note

• Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
• CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
• If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
  
  

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