Groundskeeper, Part-time, MHTC

FC Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

FC Cincinnati is seeking a highly motivated Seasonal Part-Time Groundskeeping Associate for the 2027 Major League Soccer season. The role supports Turfgrass Operations by helping maintain safe, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing fields at the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, with additional assistance at TQL Stadium on match days. The position averages 25 hours per week and pays $19 per hour; college class credit is also available. The role is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. Continued employment during the 2027–2028 season may be possible based on organizational needs and individual performance. The Groundskeeper assists with day-to-day training-center grounds operations, sports turf management practices, and preparation of TQL Stadium’s pitch for FC Cincinnati matches and special events. The role requires outdoor work in varied weather and the ability to work outside regular business hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the game schedule and stadium events. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in turf management, horticulture, or a related field, or be a recent graduate with related experience.

Requirements

Positive, upbeat attitude.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and judgment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively toward common goals.
Desire to grow knowledge of turfgrass-related topics.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment.
Strong time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to complete work accurately and precisely and accomplish goals in a timely manner.
Ability to arrive at work on time, follow instructions, and respond to management directions.
Pursuing a degree in turf management, horticulture, or a related field, or be a recent graduate with related experience.
Ability to work outside regular business hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the FC Cincinnati game schedule and major stadium events.
Reliable means of getting to work.
Ability to work in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift 50 pounds throughout the workday.
Ability to stoop, stand, bend, sit, kneel, and squat for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Assist the training center grounds crew with day-to-day operations and suggest process improvements when necessary.
Assist with sports turf management practices, including aerification, fertilizing, integrated pest management, field lining, and chemical applications.
Help prepare TQL Stadium’s pitch for FC Cincinnati matches and special events, including MLS testing protocols.