Los Angeles Chargers
Seasonal Groundskeeper
Los Angeles Chargers - Entry Level
El Segundo · CA
Grounds Crew/Turf Management
$21 - $25 / hour
0
3
hours ago
The Los Angeles Chargers are seeking a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support the care and maintenance of the team’s practice grounds at The Bolt, the Chargers’ state‑of‑the‑art training complex in El Segundo. This role plays an important part in ensuring all outdoor practice surfaces meet NFL standards for safety, performance, and consistency. The position is hands‑on, outdoors, and essential to delivering a professional‑grade environment for players, coaches, and football operations.
Key Responsibilities
Field & Facility Maintenance
- Assist the Chargers Grounds Team in planning and executing all maintenance activities for practice fields.
- Support upkeep of the surrounding facility landscape, ensuring all areas are maintained to a high professional standard.
- Safely operate, clean, and maintain grounds and field‑maintenance equipment.
Practice & Event Support
- Assist with setup and breakdown of practice fields for daily team use and special events.
- Evaluate field conditions and identify needs for adjustments to maintain NFL‑level player safety.
- Assist with painting and lining fields to meet NFL accuracy and consistency standards.
Irrigation, Turf Care & Safety Management
- Help monitor and adjust the irrigation system daily; escalate performance issues as needed.
- Perform required NFL practice field safety tests and help report performance metrics for maintenance planning.
- Apply foliar and granular fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides according to safety protocols and field maintenance program standards.
- Ensure all chemicals and materials are handled, stored, and applied safely and in compliance with regulations.
Materials, Inventory & Operations
- Help track inventory and assist with ordering supplies, materials, and equipment needed for grounds operations
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Turf Management or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 1–2 years of experience in landscape or athletic grounds maintenance.
- Ability to work long and non‑traditional hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent physical activity including bending, kneeling, climbing ladders/stairs.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, including in various weather conditions.
The Los Angeles Chargers are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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