Maintenance Associate, Chicago Fire Pitch

Position Overview

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a Maintenance Associate for Chicago Fire Pitch, the Club’s premier indoor/outdoor community soccer facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee trash removal around the facility, maintaining a litter-free environment on the playing fields, in the parking lots, and all public-facing areas.
• Supplement work of vendors to ensure all aspects of the facility meet our high standard for cleanliness and safety.
• Perform general equipment maintenance, ensuring equipment is kept in good working order, reporting all significant mechanical issues to the Operations Manager.
• Refill supplies throughout the facility as needed, including the restrooms, locker rooms, front desk, and office areas.
• Cook up re-order needs with Facility Manager.
• Ensure closets, shed, off-site storage, and dumpster enclosure are kept clean and organized.
• Assist snow removal process around seasonal dome, supporting Operations Manager and external snow removal team to ensure snow removal standards are met.
• Perform all aspects of field maintenance, inclusive of grooming, line painting, and turf repairs.
• Support all event operations efforts, including assistance with set-up, tear-down, and clean-up.
• Fulfill weekly Manager on Duty responsibilities, ensuring the facility runs in a smooth, professional, and safe manner during programming hours.
• Engage and interact with visitors throughout the facility.
• Deliver passion for soccer and the Chicago Fire Football Club on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience conducting maintenance and operation-oriented tasks preferred, previous experience working as a janitor/handyman a plus.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and enthusiasm for learning new skills.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• Proactive self-starter, with a demonstrated history of problem solving.
• No job is too big or too small – unafraid to get hands dirty, able to wear multiple hats, and at times work outside the job description.
• Comfortable using power tools and machinery.
• Good communication skills and ability to quickly build relationships.
• Proven ability to interact and work within a team setting.
• Well-organized with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Punctuality, reliability, and flexibility are important in this fast-paced work environment.
• Comfortable in customer-facing situations, providing friendly customer service to both children and adults.
• Desire to create an inclusive and cooperative work environment.
• Passion for the Chicago Fire Football Club, MLS, and soccer as a whole.

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, and holidays are required.
• This job consists of manual labor.
• Must have physical ability to lift 50 pounds and spend long hours on feet. Frequent bending, sitting, standing, exposure to elements (cold/heat), climbing ladders, walking, and carrying items.
• Must have driver’s license. Access to vehicle strongly preferred.
• Forklift Certification or willingness to gain certification within specified time.

Compensation

This role offers an hourly rate range of $20/hour. This role is classified as Full-time, exempt. This role is bonus eligible based on individual and club-wide goals.

Additional benefits & perks

Additional benefits & perks

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, and holidays are required.
• This job consists of manual labor.
• Must have physical ability to lift 50 pounds and spend long hours on feet. Frequent bending, sitting, standing, exposure to elements (cold/heat), climbing ladders, walking, and carrying items.
• Must have driver’s license. Access to vehicle strongly preferred.
• Forklift Certification or willingness to gain certification within specified time.