Stadium Turf & Grounds Specialist

St. Louis CITY SC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will care for natural grass and synthetic pitches, and the surrounding landscape at the stadium and training facility, under stadium grounds leadership. The role involves daily pitch maintenance, irrigation oversight, and collaboration with fellow grounds staff to meet changing schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in turfgrass management or related field preferred.
• Experience with professional or college sports preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays; valid driver's license.

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.
• Assist Stadium Grounds leadership with oversight of the landscape maintenance contract, including monitoring work quality and communicating maintenance needs.
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management

Job description

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

You will care for natural grass and synthetic pitches, and the surrounding landscape at the stadium and training facility, under stadium grounds leadership. The role involves daily pitch maintenance, irrigation oversight, and collaboration with fellow grounds staff to meet changing schedules.