Grounds Specialist

Company Description

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have 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.

Purpose of this job

The Grounds Specialist will handle the equipment and 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

• Setup and sharpen reel mowers, perform mechanical repairs, inventory parts and maintain groundskeeping equipment  
• Grounds maintenance of all fields at Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Training Facility
• Work soccer matches and field related events at Sports Illustrated Stadium and Red Bull Training Facility
• Complete horticulture and landscaping tasks at Sports Illustrated Stadium Red Bull Training Facility
• Help with the snow removal operation and deicing applications at Sports Illustrated Stadium 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, mower reel grinding, and procedures of 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

Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends).

The base salary for this position is $75,000. 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.