Sports Turf Irrigation Technician

Job Title

Sports Turf Irrigation Technician

Turf - Stadium

KSE

Commerce City, CO

Director, Turf Management

Full Time– Hourly– Non-Exempt

No

08/31/2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winner comm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and Sky Cam.

The Irrigation Systems Maintenance Technician is a full-time position responsible for coordinating with and assisting the Director, Manager, and Coordinator of Turf Operations at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. This role supports the maintenance and care of the stadium field, surrounding field complex, and adjacent parking areas, with a primary focus on irrigation system management. The Irrigation Technician will plan, operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot turf irrigation systems to ensure maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and optimal playing surface conditions.

The position plays a key role in preserving the health, safety, and appearance of all managed turf areas while supporting daily turf operations throughout the facility. Due to the nature of the sports and event industry, the regular work schedule for this position includes weekends as part of the normal work week, with additional hours as needed to support events, tournaments, and operational requirements.

• Perform comprehensive turf maintenance activities, including mowing, fertilization, seeding, sodding, field painting, field layout, and general upkeep to maintain safe, high-quality playing surfaces.
• Plan, monitor, operate, and maintain irrigation systems by inspecting sprinkler heads, valves, drip lines, water lines, and related components to ensure efficient and uniform water application across all turf areas.
• Diagnose and repair irrigation system issues, including broken sprinkler heads, damaged water lines, valves, and other components, while installing new irrigation infrastructure as needed.
• Complete seasonal irrigation system startup and winterization procedures, ensuring systems are prepared for changing weather conditions and operate efficiently throughout the year.
• Monitor field and facility conditions daily to ensure all playing surfaces and surrounding areas are safe, playable, and maintained to organizational standards.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the field complex, stadium events, private events, training sessions, and Colorado Rapids matches, including event setup, teardown, general labor duties, and coordination with Turf Operations management and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Regularly work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and other seasonal environmental conditions.
• Frequently stand, walk, and perform physical labor for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Regularly use hands and arms to operate tools, equipment, controls, and irrigation system components, including reaching, handling, and fine motor tasks.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and perform other physical movements required for turf maintenance and irrigation repairs.
• Ability to climb ladders, work on uneven terrain, and maintain balance while performing job duties.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier items with assistance.
• Requires near vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to accurately judge distances, identify hazards, and inspect turf and irrigation systems.
• Regular exposure to wet and humid conditions, irrigation water, fertilizers, chemicals, moving mechanical equipment,…