Assistant Groundskeeper

Company Description

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, has competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

Position Summary

The Assistant Groundskeeper will handle the grounds maintenance at both Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Training Facility.  This person will be part of a team of full-time and part-time employees that will maintain the natural grass and synthetic turf fields along with the equipment, irrigation, spray applications and landscaping at both locations.

Job Description

• Handle pesticide spray applications along with the maintenance of all fields at Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Training Facility 
• Inspect, repair and perform routine maintenance to all grounds related equipment and irrigation systems 
• Work all soccer matches and field related events at Sports Illustrated Stadium 
• Complete horticulture and landscaping tasks at Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Training Facility 
• Help with the snow removal operation and deicing applications at Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Training Facility 

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in or graduated from a turfgrass management, horticulture, or related program at an accredited college or university or have equivalent experience 
• Knowledge of equipment, tools and procedures of grounds and sports field maintenance 
• The ability to effectively communicate and develop maintenance plans 
• The ability to perform physical tasks such as: lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, ladders and pulling tarps 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain a New Jersey pesticide certification 

Additional Information

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location).

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.