Maintenance Associate, Chicago Fire Pitch

Chicago Fire•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a Maintenance Associate for Chicago Fire Pitch, the Club’s premier indoor/outdoor community soccer facility. Located on the north side of Chicago, Fire Pitch welcomes 300,000+ visitors each year, providing year-round playing opportunities for youth and adult players of all skill levels. The focus for this position will be placed on delivering a safe, clean, friendly, soccer-first atmosphere on a daily basis, with oversight and support from the Facility Manager.

Requirements

Must be able to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, and holidays are required.
This job consists of manual labor.
Must have physical ability to lift 50 pounds and spend long hours on feet.
Frequent bending, sitting, standing, exposure to elements (cold/heat), climbing ladders, walking, and carrying items.
Must have driver’s license.
Access to vehicle strongly preferred.
Forklift Certification or willingness to gain certification within specified time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
2+ years’ experience conducting maintenance and operation-oriented tasks preferred, previous experience working as a janitor/handyman a plus.
Basic mechanical knowledge and enthusiasm for learning new skills.
Strong attention to detail is a must.
Proactive self-starter, with a demonstrated history of problem solving.
No job is too big or too small – unafraid to get hands dirty, able to wear multiple hats, and at times work outside the job description.
Comfortable using power tools and machinery.
Good communication skills and ability to quickly build relationships.
Proven ability to interact and work within a team setting.
Well-organized with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Punctuality, reliability, and flexibility are important in this fast-paced work environment.
Comfortable in customer-facing situations, providing friendly customer service to both children and adults.
Desire to create an inclusive and cooperative work environment.
Passion for the Chicago Fire Football Club, MLS, and soccer as a whole.

Responsibilities

Oversee trash removal around the facility, maintaining a litter-free environment on the playing fields, in the parking lots, and all public-facing areas.
Supplement work of vendors to ensure all aspects of the facility meet our high standard for cleanliness and safety.
Perform general equipment maintenance, ensuring equipment is kept in good working order, reporting all significant mechanical issues to the Operations Manager.
Refill supplies throughout the facility as needed, including the restrooms, locker rooms, front desk, and office areas.
Ensure closets, shed, off-site storage, and dumpster enclosure are kept clean and organized.
Assist snow removal process around seasonal dome, supporting Operations Manager and external snow removal team to ensure snow removal standards are met.
Perform all aspects of field maintenance, inclusive of grooming, line painting, and turf repairs.
Participate in semi-annual dome conversion process, transitioning facility from outdoor-to-indoor in November, and from indoor-to-outdoor in April.
Support all event operations efforts, including assistance with set-up, tear-down, and clean-up.
Fulfill weekly Manager on Duty responsibilities, ensuring the facility runs in a smooth, professional, and safe manner during programming hours.
Serve as Club ambassador, delivering passion for soccer and the Chicago Fire Football Club on a daily basis.
Other duties as assigned.