Groundskeeper (Part-Time)

JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper          

CLUB: Seattle Sounders FC

DEPARTMENT: Field Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Head of Grounds

TYPE: Part-Time Seasonal

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Hours will flex 20- 29 hours per week

DURATION: June – November 2025

SUMMARY

Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive high performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sports fan bases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup and 2022 CONCACAF Champions League on home soil. We exist to create special moments like these, where we enrich lives and unify our fans and city through soccer.

The Groundskeeper (Part-Time) will participate in field maintenance which includes playing surfaces/fields at the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse in Renton. This role will assist with maintenance of fields and grounds, and following grounds maintenance tools, techniques, and practices.

Hours will vary based on team needs; candidates must be available to maintain a consistent schedule during the final two weeks of June.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in maintenance and daily responsibilities for fields and grounds including mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, field painting, cultural turfgrass practices, equipment operation and maintenance and snow removal per strategic plans and defined maintenance standards.
• Assists in preventive equipment maintenance and replacement programs.
• Assists with monitoring inventory levels of products necessary for ground maintenance.
• Ensures the safe operation of light duty vehicles such as mowers, tractors, and carts.
• Performs seasonal maintenance of the equipment fleet and ensures proper maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining and ensuring necessary training equipment (goals, benches, etc.) is set up, and in good working condition.
• Fosters professional relationships with coaching staff, first team support staff, players, co-workers, and tenants.
• Accomplishes the work in compliance with OSHA and Worker Right-to Know standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience or interest in ground maintenance related work.                           
• Ability to proficiently operate turf related equipment (i.e., tractors, mowers, aerifiers, field paint machine).
• Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and juggle tasks.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel & Outlook)

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• This position will work in-person from the headquarters and training facility in Renton, WA.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to facilitate own local travel.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• This role involves regular outdoor work and may require standing for extended periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and performing physical labor in a variety of weather conditions.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued and supported. We celebrate our diverse work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives. To that end, if you do not meet every job requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We believe your relevant experience and expertise will help us become a high-performing best-in-class workplace for all. Women, gender-nonbinary, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The physical demands reflected in the duties and work environment herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please do so by emailing the People & Culture Team.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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