POSITION SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintenance and execution of landscape programming at BMO Stadium (1: Tahoma Bermuda grass field) and LAFC Performance Center (3: Latitude 36 Bermuda grass fields). 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the care and field maintenance of the BMO Stadium and LAFC Performance Center fields.  
• Responsible for all grass cutting, cutting procedures, as well as pruning and trimming of trees, shrubs, and hedges. 
• Assist with the installation and removal of all growlight and fans cables along with any and all growlight units to and from the field. 
• Mow, edge, verticut, top dress, and brush fields on an as needed basis.  
• Assist in maintenance programing for irrigation, irrigation system, weeds control, turf repair, sod removal, renovation and installation. 
• Mark design boundaries in accordance with FIFA and MLS Guidelines. 
• Conduct debris removal on fields and walkways during event and non-event days. 
• Inspect fleet of equipment during and after each use. Ensure proper maintenance and operation of all turf equipment, tractor, top-dresser, mowers, aerator, and any power take-off driven equipment.  
• Aid with the collection and reporting of the field data in accordance with FIFA Guidelines. 
• Water fields, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering tanks.  
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• High school diploma or its equivalency preferred. 
• Must have a valid driver license (to drive gator and carts in/around the facility). 
• Ability to mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. 
• Knowledgeable in usage of hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, backpack blowers, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. 
• Familiar with operation vehicles or powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin axel vehicles, work truck, sod cutters. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English - both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to work productively in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions. 
• Must be able to stand, walk, and bend for long period of time unassisted.  
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted. 
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays required. 
• Proficient in Spanish is a plus. 

SALARY RANGE 

At LAFC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the compensation for this role is $23.25 per hour. 

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