Skilled Groundskeeper

NYCFC - Manager
Orangeburg · NY
Grounds Crew/Turf Management · Facility/Venue Management · Operations
$53,000 - $57,000 / year
JOB TITLE: Skilled Groundskeeper
REPORTING TO: Grounds and Landscaping Manager
DEPARTMENT: Facilities – CFA
LOCATION:  Orangeburg, NY

POSITION OVERVIEW:
New York City FC is seeking a Skilled Groundskeeper.
This role will be responsible for supporting the management and delivery of grounds maintenance including landscaping services and the processes that support this operation at the CFA, Orangeburg, setting and ensuring the highest standards of safety and grounds. maintenance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
  • Grounds Maintenance: 
    • Responsible for ground maintenance and landscape tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing and ordering materials, undertaking the work personally or coordinating and supervising others to ensure its timely completion
    • To ensure that the monthly/weekly planning and day to day operation for the delivery of grounds services at NYCFC sites is to the highest standard, in line with health and safety, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice
    • To monitor the results of the grounds maintenance and landscape services and suggest and deliver improvements.
  • Safety & Compliance: To be responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety requirements for each task is in line with best practice and policy.
  • Equipment Care: Ensure all equipment, including mowers, trucks, and tractors, is maintained, repaired, and operational.
  • Communication: To work closely with partners and stakeholders in order to provide the most suitable environment for the users of grounds facilities.
  • Seasonal Duties: Oversee snow, ice, and debris removal. 
  • Support pitch evaluation and testing at temporary stadium venues including that of MLS2
  • Assist the grounds team when required at the Willets Point Permanent stadium

WHO YOU ARE:
At New York FC, we are committed to upholding our core club values and our values guide how we show up and work together every day.  If you share our values listed below, please consider NYCFC as a great place for you to work (and play):
Acts Honorably: listens and communicates respectfully, without judgement
Engages Collaboratively: provides and seeks constructive feedback to and from peers, proactively sharing appreciation for quality contributions of others
Champions Inclusion: celebrates the value of differences recognizing the value in the unique backgrounds and lived experiences of every team member
Drives Forward: embraces new opportunities with curiosity and a focus on improvement and innovation
Shows Heart: demonstrates passion for the Club and sport, operating as an NYCFC ambassador in encouraging and inspiring that passion in others

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
  • Pesticides Application PA1,2 and 6 spraying certificates
  • Demonstrable experience in a grounds maintenance role
  • NVQ Level 3 Sportsturf or working towards it
  • Ability to communicate verbally and literally to management and wider team members
  • A basic level of computer literacy including MS Office suite.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
  • Must be able to work games scheduled which may be at night and on weekends and holidays
  • This is a physically demanding job.  Work is subject to extreme weather conditions, machinery, hazardous chemicals, dust, and noxious odors. You must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time.  Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.   Must be able to operate trade equipment, hand and power tools, and standard office equipment.  Must be able to read printed materials and a computer screen.

COMPENSATION:
This nonexempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $53,000 - $57,000 and is overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

WHAT WE OFFER:
• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
• Ancillary benefits: Commuter, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
• Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
• Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs nine times over the past 10 seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are available to stream via an Apple TV subscription, providing every match of the MLS regular season, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, and more all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, Etihad Park, which is set to open in 2027. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.

New York City FC is also one of 12 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Questions:

  1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

  2. Do you have personal transportation and are able to commute to Orangeburg, NY?

  3. How many years of groundskeeping experience do you have?