Shell Energy Stadium, Turf Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Houston Dynamo FC is seeking candidates for Shell Energy Stadium Turf Manager. This position reports to the Director, Turf and Grounds.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain stadium Seashore Paspalum Platinum TE turfgrass through professional turfgrass management practices such as mowing, irrigating, aerating, sweeping, fertilizing, spraying, edging, topdressing, brooming, and others.
- Operate typical turfgrass maintenance machinery, tractors, aerators, mowers, vacuums, sprayers, hand tools, and others.
- Keep records of field maintenance, testing, and applications. Obtain TDA Pesticide license within 3 months of hire.
- Attend meetings as assigned and remain ‘in-the-know’ regarding events and schedule updates. Prepare the playing surface for all Stadium events.
- Provide positive leadership to all crew members and continue to grow in knowledge in the position.
- Assist at Houston Sports Park on occasion.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 4 years of proven Turfgrass Management at the major league level. MLS/NWSL experience preferred.
- High school diploma required, AS or BS Turfgrass management degree preferred. SFMA CSFM certification preferred.
- TDA pesticide license preferred.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to work in a hands-on role and maintain a clean shop and equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors in Houston, TX, year-round.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs routinely, and heavier weights on occasion.
- Fun person, great teammate.
- We are an equal opportunity employer. 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
