Stadium Grounds & Turf Coordinator for Events

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Vision and dental coverage

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Tickets to games

On-site Café

Fitness center access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Philadelphia Union is seeking a Coordinator, Groundskeeping to support the Director of Turf Management and Manager of Sports Turf in maintaining Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex surfaces and grounds. You will perform routine turf maintenance, assist with setup for matches and events, operate groundskeeping equipment, and help ensure safety and environmental standards.

A bachelor’s or technical turf degree and three years’ stadium grounds experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of grounds or turf management experience, preferably in a sports or stadium environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pennsylvania pesticide license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Flexible schedule including event nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of natural and artificial turf at Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex, including line painting, mowing, irrigation repair, fertilization, cultural practices, and related tasks.
• Assist with mowing, edging, chemical applications, and snow removal across Subaru Park, WSFS Bank Sportsplex, and Union Powerplant.
• Operate and service groundskeeping equipment to ensure safety and performance.
• Support setup and breakdown for matches and events at multiple venues.
• Build, repair, and relocate goals, benches, and field equipment as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for weekend events and rentals at WSFS Bank Sportsplex.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Event nights/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or technical degree in Turf Management

Job description

Philadelphia Union is seeking a Coordinator, Groundskeeping to support the Director of Turf Management and Manager of Sports Turf in maintaining Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex surfaces and grounds. You will perform routine turf maintenance, assist with setup for matches and events, operate groundskeeping equipment, and help ensure safety and environmental standards.

A bachelor’s or technical turf degree and three years’ stadium grounds experience are preferred.