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Position: Turf Maintenance Technician – Full Time/Non-Exempt
Department: Football Operations – Facilities/Grounds
Reports To: Turf Director
Location: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ)
Format: In-person

Cardinals Organizational Summary:
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Summary:
The Turf Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in turf management duties primarily for Sportsman’s Park, which is adjacent to State Farm Stadium and is used for pre-game festivities, tailgating, concerts, festivals, weddings, graduations, corporate events, and other related experiences. Sportsman’s Park is a native soil and sand-based field. In addition, the ideal candidate would have the knowledge and experience to maintain native and non-native desert landscape.

Primary Job Duties:
The Turf Maintenance Technician will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following:

• Lawn and turf maintenance including mowing & edging.
• Re-sod projects to include digging out worn out sod and replacing sod as needed.
• Perform regular inspections of irrigation systems to identify and resolve any issues.
• Event load in/load out assistance including setting roadways for high traffic spots, and hand watering areas to eliminate stressing from irrigation lapses.
• Assist with drainage projects such as installing seepage pits and drainage tile sin wet areas.
• Facilitate installation and removal of grow blankets.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Paint field markings and logos on Lawn C and the stadium field.
• Calibrate rates and apply fertilizer and seed on turf areas.
• Operate machinery such as walk behind and tractor driven aerators and dethatching equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED and two years of education in turf management, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least two (2) years of turf management experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, while also being able to be collaborative and team oriented.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of eight (8) to twelve (12) hours in length.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity around professional athletes in their work environment.
• Flexible schedule with availability to work on event days including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.