Skilled Groundskeeper

JOB TITLE:

Skilled Groundskeeper
REPORTING TO:
Grounds and Landscaping Manager
DEPARTMENT:
Facilities - CFA

LOCATION:

Orangeburg, NY

New York City FC is seeking a Skilled Groundskeeper.
This role will be responsible for supporting the management and delivery of grounds maintenance including landscaping services and the processes that support this operation at the CFA, Orangeburg, setting and ensuring the highest standards of safety and grounds. maintenance.

• Grounds Maintenance:
  • Responsible for ground maintenance and landscape tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing and ordering materials, undertaking the work personally or coordinating and supervising others to ensure its timely completion
  • To ensure that the monthly/weekly planning and day to day operation for the delivery of grounds services at NYCFC sites is to the highest standard, in line with health and safety, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice
  • To monitor the results of the grounds maintenance and landscape services and suggest and deliver improvements.
• Safety & Compliance:
  To be responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety requirements for each task is in line with best practice and policy.
• Equipment Care:
  Ensure all equipment, including mowers, trucks, and tractors, is maintained, repaired, and operational.
• Communication:
  To work closely with partners and stakeholders in order to provide the most suitable environment for the users of grounds facilities.
• Seasonal Duties:
  Oversee snow, ice, and debris removal.
• Support pitch evaluation and testing at temporary stadium venues including that of MLS2
• Assist the grounds team when required at the Willets Point Permanent stadium

At New York FC, we are committed to upholding our core club values and our values guide how we show up and work together every day. If you share our values listed below, please consider NYCFC as a great place for you to work (and play):
Acts Honorably: listens and communicates respectfully, without judgement
Engages Collaboratively: provides and seeks constructive feedback to and from peers, proactively sharing appreciation for quality contributions of others
Champions Inclusion: celebrates the value of differences recognizing the value in the unique backgrounds and lived experiences of every team member
Drives Forward: embraces new opportunities with curiosity and a focus on improvement and innovation
Shows Heart: demonstrates passion for the Club and sport, operating as an NYCFC ambassador in encouraging and inspiring that passion in others

• Pesticides Application PA1,2 and 6 spraying certificates
• Demonstrable experience in a grounds maintenance role
• NVQ Level 3 Sports turf or working towards it
• Ability to communicate verbally and literally to management and wider team members
• A basic level of computer literacy including MS Office suite.

• 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
• This is a physically demanding job. Work is subject to extreme weather conditions, machinery, hazardous chemicals, dust, and noxious odors. You must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Must be able to operate trade equipment, hand and power tools, and standard office equipment. Must be able to read printed materials and a computer screen.

This nonexempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $53,000 - $57,000 and is overtime eligible. Final compensation…