Grounds Crew Lead

About Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination, is being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke with the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium as its centerpiece. Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States. When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of office space, and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space. Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium is the host of world-renowned sporting events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, College Football Playoff National Championship game 2023, WrestleMania 2023, World Cup 2026, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and under the same roof canopy is a 2.5-acre open-air plaza, American Airlines Plaza, and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. YouTube Theater is an intimate venue, making it the perfect place for concerts, comedy, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more.

At Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park is being brought to life by a deeply experienced team of creative forward-thinkers. The project is a celebration of all that Los Angeles has to offer. We are inspired by our diverse Inglewood community as a place for the community to be, to see and to connect. Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Purpose, Promise, and Commitments

Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made.

S.T.A.R.S. Commitments

• Start with Care – create a lasting impact through genuine care
• Thrive as a Team – create an environment of collaboration and encouragement
• Anticipate Unspoken Needs – be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and support others
• Resolve with Respect – treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness
• Safety Always – maintain a safe and secure environment

Grounds Crew Lead

The Grounds Crew Lead position will be responsible for assisting with the execution of the maintenance of the stadium’s artificial playing surface including all preparation for the various sporting and entertainment events that utilize the playing surface. This position will be responsible for the installation, deployment, and removal of the field turf protection system (Matrax). This position will assist in executing all field activities, maintenance, and cleaning/disinfection of the artificial surface. This position will assist with lining, marking, striping, and painting of the competition field for play. The scope of this position encompasses 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week activities. On an annual basis these activities include approximately an estimated 250+ events via SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park venues.

More Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To...

• Execution of athletic field maintenance workload designed to maintain condition and appearance of athletic turf surface in world class condition.
• Prepares artificial turf surface for competition and events including lining, marking, striping, and painting of the playing surface for event needs. Includes painting multiple colors and designs within the scope of work.
• Utilizes specialty turf related machinery and tools safely in order to achieve desired scope of work.
• Execute routine and preventative maintenance on artificial turf surface, as directed by stadium full-time grounds staff.
• Install, adjust, and remove turf protection as it relates to the playing surface.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

We'd Love to Hear From People With...

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in Turf Grass Management/Horticulture/Turf Grass Sciences or related field.
• Strong work ethic with an emphasis in proactivity and interdependence. Ability to work alone and in a small team.
• Understanding of artificial turf maintenance and artificial turf painting and removal.
• Ability to maintain an on-going list by priority of projects and tasks, to assume timely and effective solutions to unanticipated client-focused issues.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively and safely under deadlines, pressure and time constraints.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Flexible schedule; Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and situations. Written communications to be concise, well organized, complete and clear.

Physical Requirements

• LIFTING: Lift up to 50 pounds
• Climbing/Balance: Prolonged Steps or stair climbing, balancing
• Stooping/Bending Over: Occasional is unavoidable
• Standing/Sitting: Prolonged standing/sitting throughout the day
• Reaching: Occasional overhead as well as horizontal
• Speaking: Proficiency in English

Essential Environmental Conditions

• INSIDE/OUTSIDE: Generally, indoor conditions are air-conditioned, and outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, humidity, rain, sleet, and wind.
• COLD/HEAT: General air-conditioned environment as well as outside and exposed to elements, including direct sunlight, rain, sleet, and wind.
• WET/DRY: Not unusual moist/dry environment
• NOISE/VIBRATIONS: High noise level and vibration high
• HAZARDS: Non-hazardous environment
• FUMES/DUST/ODORS: Normally controlled environment

Compensation

$22.00/hour - $24.00/hour

Location

Inglewood, CA (on-site)