Stadium Operations - Sports Turf Specialist

About the role

The Sports Turf Specialist, Stadium position at Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt role. This position requires a self-motivated individual with physical stamina and a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all operations of field maintenance at Inter&Co Stadium, including painting, mowing, irrigation, aerification, chemical application, and special projects.
• Proactively identify turf grass diseases, weeds, pests, and collaborate with the Director of Turf & Grounds and Grounds Supervisor to implement corrective actions.
• Aid in equipment and irrigation repair and maintenance.
• Support MLS and NWSL games, third-party events, and training facility coverage.
• Create and maintain good working relationships with all MLS and NWSL coaches and soccer operations staff.
• Procure equipment and supplies for the facility as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf Grass Science, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of grounds maintenance related work experience in soccer.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain the Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Operate turf related equipment (tractors, mowers, aerifiers, field paint machines).
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, detail-oriented, highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to resolve concerns expeditiously and independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Experience with hosting field events, including sporting and concerts, and using various field protection systems.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to walk and stand for short periods of time.
• Able to attain and maintain Safesport certification.
• Able to pass a background screening.

About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride

Founded in November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club became the 21st Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, playing its inaugural season in March 2015. The team has since reached the postseason in five consecutive seasons, qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup in 2023 and 2024, and won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2022. Orlando City also won the NWSL Championship in 2024, marking the first professional major league title for the city. The Orlando Pride, the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), brought professional women’s soccer to Florida for the first time in 2016. Both teams moved into Inter&Co Stadium in 2017, which is owned by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. For more information, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Contact the People and Culture department at [email protected] for more details.