Grounds Staff, LA Memorial Coliseum

USC Auxiliary Services , one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. As the home for USC Trojans football since 1923, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum also plays host to concerts, international soccer matches, food festivals, and numerous other events. The Coliseum just completed a $315 million-dollar renovation that will usher in a new era of service as we continue to strive to be “The Greatest Stadium in the World.” We are seeking a Resource Employee - Grounds Staff to join our rapidly growing team. The Opportunity: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is seeking dedicated individuals who are committed to learning about and delivering the needs of a world-class sporting and entertainment venue. This position will help maintain all Coliseum playing surface turf and facility landscaped areas including small decorative plants, grass areas and trees. Other duties will include turf and grounds maintenance and fertilization including lining, marking, striping, and painting the competition field for play. Prepares field and stadium areas for intercollegiate and sports activities, and has responsibility for the upkeep and management of a “world class” natural turn playing surface. Individuals who will excel in these positions will be responsible to handle day-to-day operational tasks while creating a positive environment for our patrons and staff. The Accountabilities: Maintains condition and appearance of all athletic fields, and surfaces. Prepares fields and stadiums for sports activities by lining, marking, turf maintenance and fertilization. Uses and maintains power tools and other equipment. Prepares soil for planting. Sweeps walkways and otherwise maintains paved areas. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The Qualifiers: Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months. Minimum Field of Expertise: Basic knowledge of field sports, gardening and ground maintenance. Demonstrated use of tools and equipment (including power tools). Minimal familiarity with common plant species, landscaping and cultivation. Familiar with standard safety practices using equipment and other requirements for workplace safety. In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. What We Prefer: Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish). Additional Information: Schedule will include nights and weekends as dictated by events held in the facilities. Ability to lift at least 50lbs is preferred. Term: This is a “Resource Employee” position capped at 1000 hours within a rolling 12 month period - Course credit can be granted if currently enrolled at an accredited university. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members. USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us! FIGHT ON! The hourly rate for this position is $17.87. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions. Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months. Minimum Field of Expertise: Basic knowledge of field sports, gardening and ground maintenance. Demonstrated use of tools and equipment (including power tools). Minimal familiarity with common plant species, landscaping and cultivation. Familiar with standard safety practices using equipment and other requirements for workplace safety. . USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. 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