FT Assistant Groundskeeper - Soldier Field
Legends Global•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Legends Global, a leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, is seeking an Assistant Groundskeeper at Soldier Field. This full-time, exempt position is primarily responsible for maintaining and painting the playing field for Chicago Fire MLS soccer matches and other events, as well as caring for the surrounding parkland grass areas. The role involves hands-on duties related to field upkeep, equipment operation, and event preparation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with a concentration in Groundskeeping, Landscaping, or related field. Subsequent groundskeeping experience may be supplemented for college degree.
- Three to five years related experience and/or training as a groundskeeper or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Working knowledge of the principles of groundskeeping, field maintenance, and equipment.
- Excellent planning and adaptation skills.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrate good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Supervisory experience required.
- Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Proficient in painting NFL and MLS fields.
- Ability to obtain Illinois Pesticide Applicator License within 90 days of employment if not already possessed.
- Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including upper management.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include, daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Groundskeeper experience in an NFL, MLS, or NCAA environment is preferred.
- Obtains an Illinois Pesticide Applicator License.
Responsibilities
- Care, maintenance, and upkeep of playing field grass and surrounding parkland areas.
- Operate vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, snow blowers, sod cutters, and forklifts.
- Mow and edge lawns using power mowers or edgers.
- Water the field and manage the irrigation system.
- Apply fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides manually or with automatic sprayers/spreaders.
- Patch and repair playing field grass; add sand as necessary.
- Assist in tarping the playing field when required.
- Install and remove field goals, team benches, stairs, and other structures for events.
- Replace old sod and install new sod as needed.
- Paint field markings according to event requirements (including football, soccer, concerts, and other major events).
- Install and remove terraplas flooring for concerts.
- Monitor and report issues with the irrigation system.
- Mark irrigation lines before parkland events.
- Manage snow production on the sledding hill in winter.
- Clear snow from sidewalks, gates, and other exterior areas around Soldier Field as required.
- Maintain the artificial field at ComEd Recreational Center.
- Direct field labor staff during tarping, terraplas installation/removal, and structural setup/teardown.
- Research sod farms, coordinate with suppliers, and manage the sod budget with accounting.
- Collect sod receipts post-installation for accounting reconciliation.
- Monitor weather via Weather Command and liaise with meteorologists for inclement weather planning.
- Order bulk supplies such as salt, sand, straw, and fertilizer.
- Foster and maintain relationships with Fire Groundskeeper and other clients.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match up to 3%
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short – and long – term disability insurance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
