Job Description Summary
Manage and maintain all field and turf in order to provide safe and aesthetically pleasing fields while remaining fiscally responsible.
Job Description
Compass Minerals Sporting Fields is a multi-use sports facility that contains seven acres of native soil with turf-type Tall Fescue, eight synthetic fields and surrounding common space. As the Groundskeeper for Sporting Kansas City Compass Minerals Sporting Fields the position will be responsible for providing safe and aesthetically pleasing fields using sound agronomic practices. In addition, the Groundskeeper CMSF will maintain constant communication with the Director and Manager of Turf Operations, Sporting Fields & Athletics and Youth Soccer to achieve operational objectives.

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply.

Essential Functions

• Works with Turf Operations in conjunction with Sporting Fields and Athletics to creatively plan cultural practices.
• Works with Sporting Fields and Athletics/Youth Soccer to balance field usage and setup requirements.
• Assists in the development and execution of best IPM (Integrated Pest Management) programs.
• Develop a comprehensive field maintenance program that aligns with both usage and the financial plan of the facility that includes but is not limited to:
• Fertility
• Pesticide/Herbicide applications
• Grooming synthetics
• Scheduled use of water
• Ability to create and maintain a safe work environment compliant with governing state and federal authorities.
• Support other Sporting facilities (Children’s Mercy Park, Compass Minerals National Performance Center and Swope Soccer Village) in achieving turf management goals when available.
• Develop best methods of daily, weekly, and monthly communication with the Director and Manager of Turf Operations.
• Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot problems.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Turf Management or related field preferred but not required.
• Strong background in the Landscape Management industry.
• Previous experience operating sports turf equipment.
• Kansas Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Physical Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty (50) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Role will be performed mainly outdoors in various weather conditions, including frequent exposure to the sun and heat.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, as well as toxic and caustic chemicals.
• Will be working near moving mechanical parts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location