Grounds Staff, LA Memorial Coliseum

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

187d • $17

About The Position

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is seeking dedicated individuals who are committed to learning about and delivering the needs of a world-class sporting and entertainment venue. This position will help maintain all Coliseum playing surface turf and facility landscaped areas including small decorative plants, grass areas and trees. Other duties will include turf and grounds maintenance and fertilization including lining, marking, striping, and painting the competition field for play. Prepares field and stadium areas for intercollegiate and sports activities, and has responsibility for the upkeep and management of a 'world class' natural turn playing surface. Individuals who will excel in these positions will be responsible to handle day-to-day operational tasks while creating a positive environment for our patrons and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months.
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Basic knowledge of field sports, gardening and ground maintenance.
• Demonstrated use of tools and equipment (including power tools).
• Minimal familiarity with common plant species, landscaping and cultivation.
• Familiar with standard safety practices using equipment and other requirements for workplace safety.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Maintains condition and appearance of all athletic fields, and surfaces.
• Prepares fields and stadiums for sports activities by lining, marking, turf maintenance and fertilization.
• Uses and maintains power tools and other equipment.
• Prepares soil for planting.
• Sweeps walkways and otherwise maintains paved areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $17.28.
• Course credit can be granted if currently enrolled at an accredited university.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees