Stadium Field Master: Premium Soccer Turf & Grounds

St. Louis City SC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis CITY SC is seeking a Specialist, Sports Field and Grounds to help deliver safe, consistent, high-quality playing surfaces for matches, training, and events.

You'll maintain natural grass and synthetic pitches, and care for the stadium and training facility landscape. Under Stadium Grounds leadership, you’ll oversee daily maintenance, coordinate with other staff, and help with irrigation, equipment upkeep, and field preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred.
• Experience with professional or college sports preferred.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and accountable.
• Ability to work under pressure and be proactively.
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pitch maintenance, including mowing, field marking, rolling, fertilizing, aeration, topdressing, and pesticide applications as directed.
• Assist with overseeding, sod installation, turf repairs, and seasonal renovation projects.
• Prepare pitches for matches, training sessions, and special events, including goal placement and field equipment setup.
• Support match and event operations, including field preparation, repairs, and recovery following use.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, inspections, and repairs to support appropriate soil moisture and turf health.
• Share responsibility with other grounds staff for pitch testing, CITY2 match preparation and operations, Academy coordination, and synthetic pitch maintenance.
• Monitor playing surfaces and promptly communicate turf health concerns, surface damage, and maintenance needs to Stadium Grounds leadership.
• Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment, perform scheduled equipment maintenance, and maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with other grounds staff to complete daily assignments and adjust to changing field schedules and department priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and applications as assigned.
• Be an ambassador for the soccer club and share in its vision and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Accountability

Work under pressure

Proactive

Strong PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

St. Louis CITY SC is seeking a Specialist, Sports Field and Grounds to help deliver safe, consistent, high-quality playing surfaces for matches, training, and events.

You'll maintain natural grass and synthetic pitches, and care for the stadium and training facility landscape. Under Stadium Grounds leadership, you’ll oversee daily maintenance, coordinate with other staff, and help with irrigation, equipment upkeep, and field preparation.