Stadium Grounds & Turf Manager - Lead Pitch Care

Genesis Distribution; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Wellness programs

Four complimentary NYCFC tickets

Commuter benefits

Job summary

New York City FC seeks a Grounds and Landscape Manager for Etihad Park in Queens, NY, to lead groundskeeping staff and oversee maintenance of the stadium pitch and surrounding landscapes.

You will manage safety compliance, equipment maintenance, data collection, and coordination with coaching staff and management, while planning daily operations and seasonal duties at Etihad Park and CFA Orangeburg as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Turf or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing a large operational budget.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance for natural and reinforced pitches.
• Ability to analyze pitch data and report findings.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, train, supervise and evaluate groundskeeping staff to ensure safe, high-quality work.
• Oversee planting, cultivation, fertilization and irrigation of the stadium pitch and landscaping.
• Schedule, direct and inspect maintenance activities including mowing, aeration and weed control.
• Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with health regulations and chemical handling.
• Maintain and repair grounds equipment and manage data collection on pitch operations.
• Coordinate with coaching staff and management to feedback grounds issues and seasonal duties.

Skills

Grounds maintenance management

Staff leadership

Planting and irrigation

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Budget management

MS Office

Communication with management

Education

Degree in Sports Turf

Tools

MS Office

Job description

New York City FC seeks a Grounds and Landscape Manager for Etihad Park in Queens, NY, to lead groundskeeping staff and oversee maintenance of the stadium pitch and surrounding landscapes.

You will manage safety compliance, equipment maintenance, data collection, and coordination with coaching staff and management, while planning daily operations and seasonal duties at Etihad Park and CFA Orangeburg as needed.