Grounds Crew
About The Position
The Grounds Crew is part of the Operations department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America. Position Summary: The Grounds Crew assist with operational tasks to maintain playing surfaces at the Training Facility. In this part‑time role, you’ll support the daily care, preparation, and upkeep of fields to ensure safe, consistent, and quality conditions for all training activities. This position is primarily based at the Training Facility at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. Why You’ll Love It Here: At Minnesota United, we believe our people matter, including the team members who care for the spaces where our players train and compete. In this role, your work shows up every single day on the pitch: in the quality of our playing surfaces, the safety of our training environment, and the reliable, professional surface our athletes depend on to train at the highest level. You’ll be part of a hardworking crew that keeps our fields at their best. If you love working outdoors, enjoy hands-on work, and take satisfaction in a field that looks and performs at its best, we’d love to have you join us.
Requirements
- Ability to safely lift and move items up to 50 lbs. as part of routine field maintenance tasks
- Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods in all types of Minnesota weather
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on Training Facility schedules and field needs
- A strong teamwork mindset: you’re reliable, communicative, and enjoy collaborating with others to get the job done
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in groundskeeping, turf management, or related hands-on work is preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the daily care and maintenance of our playing surfaces, including mowing, watering, string trimming, field painting, cultural practices, and routine turf upkeep
- Perform hands-on work to keep fields playable year-round, including snow shoveling, tarp rolling, and other physically demanding tasks to prepare and protect the surface
- Maintain surrounding grounds areas and landscaping beds
- Assist with field setup and breakdown before and after training sessions, scrimmages, and other events at the Training Facility
- Safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, tools, and machinery in alignment with team standards and safety practices
- Monitor field conditions and proactively flag issues or areas needing attention to help keep the surfaces performing at their best
- Jump in where needed to support the Grounds Crew team and perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Part-time employees also enjoy additional benefits, including a merchandise discount and opportunities for rewards and recognition, ensuring that achievements are celebrated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
