Head of Grounds
NYCFC
Full-time
On-site
Orangeburg, New York, United States
$125,000 - $145,000 USD yearly
Field Maintenance & Groundskeeping, Professional Soccer, Facilities & Maintenance
JOB TITLE: Head of Grounds
REPORTING TO: VP, Facilities and Infrastructure - Americas
DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Infrastructure
LOCATION: Orangeburg, NY and Willets Point, Queens, NY
POSITION OVERVIEW:
New York City FC is seeking a Head of Grounds. This role will be responsible for the management and delivery of grounds and landscape maintenance and renovation services, and processes that support the highest standard of playing surfaces throughout all sites (CFA campus and NYCFC stadium) and ensuring the highest standards of safety and an operational environment for NYCFC’s employees and customers.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Lead and manage the performance of the grounds services, including setting performance indicators, monitoring results, and delivering improvements in the quality of these services delivered to all NYCFC sites.
- Manage, develop and motivate the Grounds Maintenance team to achieve operational excellence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee the delivery of grounds maintenance services in relation to playing surfaces and landscapes at all NYCFC sites and achieving the external and internal standards required.
- Support match day operations whenever applicable.
- Ensure that the monthly planning and day-to-day operational use of the grounds at all NYCFC sites is to the highest standard, and in line with health and safety compliance and best practice.
- Manage all site resources, especially budgets, machinery and technology in an efficient and effective manner and work closely with the Procurement team on service contracts and work orders in line with NYCFC strategies.
- Lead on all grounds and landscaping projects, ensuring that all projects are managed to the highest standards and that the quality of site provision meets the needs of employees and customers.
- Plan, procure, and project manage all renovation projects for all sites ensuring budgets and objectives are met.
- Work closely with partners and stakeholders to provide the most suitable environment for the users of grounds facilities.
- Manage contracts and assist where required in their procurement.
- Support all the services delivered by the Infrastructure Development department including input where required on projects.
- Monitor, evaluate and review evolving pitch construction types for stadium and training ground environments.
- Oversee the implementation of cost effective, chemical / fertilizer programs.
- Plan to achieve fixed deadlines and problem-solving skills.
- Able to deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences and report writing for internal purposes; able to write succinct reports on complex issues.
- The ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
- Establish relationships and influence key stakeholder groups and maintain a customer focused approach to the management of all external relationships.
- Management of time, working to tight deadlines to ensure priorities are met.
- Negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Experienced managing and leading Grounds Management teams.
- 5+ years of a proven successful track record of grounds management.
- Setting targets, monitoring outcomes, achieving results, and working towards continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation.
- Experienced with contract management.
- Experienced managing a multi-million-dollar budget
- Proficient in MS Office and project management skills.
- Experience managing modern pitch construction types including stitched and hybrid turf playing surfaces and overseeing their initial installation.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in turfgrass management
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Self-directed with excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Passionate and proud to manage the most visible symbol of NYCFC’s new stadium, the most exciting destination to hit New York City in a decade
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
COMPENSATION:
This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 and is not 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 eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.
New York City FC is also one of 13 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, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club BolĂvar 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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