Sports Turf Grounds Technician

Portland Timbers; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Timbers is seeking a detail-oriented Skilled Assistant Groundskeeper to support the Timbers Performance Center in Beaverton, OR. The role focuses on maintaining multiple elite pitches to ensure top playing surfaces for all teams.

The ideal candidate has turfgrass science training or equivalent experience, with hands-on skills in mowing, fertilizing, aeration, seeding, irrigation, and equipment upkeep. A non-traditional schedule and pre-employment screenings are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level turfgrass knowledge or certification with industry experience.
• Experience with cool-season grasses and hybrid systems.
• Ability to operate and maintain turf maintenance equipment.
• Experience applying fertilizers and pesticides with proper calibration.
• Irrigation systems knowledge and basic repair skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and non-traditional schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining two natural grass/hybrid fields and one artificial field.
• Mow, edge, fertilize, aerate, top-dress, overseed, re-sod, and stripe lines.
• Collaborate on an IPM plan emphasizing fertility and cultural practices.
• Collect and log pitch performance data and disease forecasts.
• Coordinate with Soccer Operations and maintenance staff.
• Maintain grounds equipment and assist with exterior landscaping and winter duties.

Skills

Turfgrass science

IPM plan development

Pesticide application

Irrigation system maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Outdoor physical work

Education

B.S. in Turfgrass Science

Agronomy training

4-6 years field experience

Tools

Sprinkler systems

Field equipment

Job description

Portland Timbers is seeking a detail-oriented Skilled Assistant Groundskeeper to support the Timbers Performance Center in Beaverton, OR. The role focuses on maintaining multiple elite pitches to ensure top playing surfaces for all teams.

The ideal candidate has turfgrass science training or equivalent experience, with hands-on skills in mowing, fertilizing, aeration, seeding, irrigation, and equipment upkeep. A non-traditional schedule and pre-employment screenings are possible.