Shell Energy Stadium, Turf Manager
Houston Dynamo FC
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Location
Houston, TX, USA
Job Description
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.
Qualifications Required
- 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.