Stadium Grounds & Landscape Manager

New York City Football Club LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Gym membership

Citi Bike discounts

Wellness programs

Tickets to matches

Team events

Job summary

New York City Football Club LLC in Queens, NY, seeks a Grounds and Landscape Manager, Etihad Park, to lead the grounds team and ensure peak pitch quality and landscape aesthetics. You will work with the Head of Grounds and Landscape to plan daily operations and long-term improvements.

The role requires a Pesticides license, a Sports Turf degree, budget experience, data reporting skills, and US work authorization. Expect field leadership and safety-focused responsibilities year-round.

Qualifications

• Pesticides Application license required.
• Experience managing a large operational budget or higher.
• Experience with data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication with management and team.
• MS Office literacy and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate groundskeeping staff.
• Oversee planting, irrigation, fertilizing, and lawn care of the pitch and landscaping.
• Schedule, direct, inspect maintenance such as mowing, aeration, and weed control.
• Implement safety programs and ensure chemical handling safety.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and data records of pitch operations.
• Coordinate with coaching staff and management for feedback.
• Oversee snow, ice, and debris removal; support at temporary venues.

Skills

Pesticides Application license

Management skills

Sports Turf degree

Budget management

Operational processes

Data extraction/reporting

Communication with management

MS Office literacy

US work authorization

Education

Degree in Sports Turf

Tools

MS Office

Job description

New York City Football Club LLC in Queens, NY, seeks a Grounds and Landscape Manager, Etihad Park, to lead the grounds team and ensure peak pitch quality and landscape aesthetics. You will work with the Head of Grounds and Landscape to plan daily operations and long-term improvements.

The role requires a Pesticides license, a Sports Turf degree, budget experience, data reporting skills, and US work authorization. Expect field leadership and safety-focused responsibilities year-round.