Groundskeeper

Job Title:         Groundskeeper           

Department:    Field Maintenance

Reports To:     Head of Grounds

Type:                Full-Time Regular

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

Role Type:       Individual Contributor

SUMMARY

Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive high performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sports fan bases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup and 2022 CONCACAF Champions League on home soil. We exist to create special moments like these, where we enrich lives and unify our fans and city through soccer.

The Groundskeeper will participate in field maintenance which includes playing surfaces/fields at the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse, the Sounders FC headquarters and training facility. This role will assist the Head of Grounds and Fields Manager with maintenance of fields and grounds, and following grounds maintenance tools, techniques, and practices. This role will also assist in using and maintaining the necessary equipment needed to accomplish tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in maintenance and daily responsibilities for fields and grounds including mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, field painting, cultural turfgrass practices, equipment operation and maintenance and snow removal per strategic plans and defined maintenance standards.
• Assists in preventive equipment maintenance and replacement programs.
• Assists with monitoring inventory levels of products necessary for ground maintenance.
• Ensures the safe operation of light duty vehicles such as mowers, tractors, and carts.
• Performs seasonal maintenance of the equipment fleet and ensures proper maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining and ensuring necessary training equipment (goals, benches, etc.) is set up, and in good working condition.
• Fosters professional relationships with coaching staff, first team support staff, players, co-workers, and tenants.
• Accomplishes the work in compliance with OSHA and Worker Right-to Know standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience or interest in ground maintenance related work. Experience with professional/collegiate athletics preferred.
• Ability to proficiently operate turf related equipment (i.e., tractors, mowers, aerifiers, field paint machine).
• Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and juggle tasks.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• This position will work in-person from the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse in Renton, WA.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to facilitate own local travel.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Responsibilities include regular work outdoors and may require standing on feet for long periods of time, as well as some lifting of up to 40 pounds.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

Seattle Sounders FC offers competitive compensation and an engaging, supportive environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of our people.

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00. Base pay at time of offer will take into account job-related knowledge, skills and experience required for the role, internal equity and market.

Our Total Rewards package for full-time team members includes:

• Healthcare plans with 100% employer sponsored premiums for employees and dependents
• Generous PTO plan that includes unlimited paid vacation, Mental Health Days, and offseason time off to support employee health and well-being
• 401k retirement plan matching
• Gender-neutral parental leave program offering 12-16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Discounts on Sounders FC products, merchandise and with Sounders FC Partners
• Complimentary tickets to Sounders FC and Tacoma Defiance matches
• Volunteer opportunities in the Seattle community offered in support of social impact and RAVE Foundation initiatives
• Growth opportunities, employee learning and development programs to support professional and personal growth