Groundskeeper, Part-time, TQLS

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)•Cincinnati, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

FC Cincinnati is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to support the Turf Operations Department during the 2027 Major League Soccer season. The role helps maintain a safe, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing field at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati’s West End. This hourly position averages 20–25 hours per week, and college credit may be available if needed. The position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. Continued employment during the 2027–2028 season may be possible depending on organizational needs and individual performance.

Requirements

Positive, upbeat attitude.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent follow-through and judgment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively to accomplish common goals.
Desire to grow knowledge of turfgrass-related topics.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and ability to accomplish goals in a timely manner.
Accuracy and precision in work, with reliable follow-through.
Punctuality, ability to follow instructions, and responsiveness to management directions.
Ability to work in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
Ability to frequently push, pull, and lift 50 pounds throughout the workday.
Ability to stoop, stand, bend, sit, kneel, and squat for extended periods.
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 transportation to work.

Responsibilities

Assist the TQL Stadium grounds crew with day-to-day operations.
Conduct testing procedures for performance control to meet MLS standards.
Help prepare the TQL Stadium pitch for FC Cincinnati matches and special events as needed.
Maintain effective daily operations and suggest process improvements when necessary.
Help implement sports turf management practices, including aerification, fertilizing, integrated pest management, field lining, and chemical applications.