Training Facilities - Sports Turf Specialist, OHP

TITLE:  Sports Turf Specialist, OHP DEPARTMENT:  Training Facilities REPORTS TO:  Head Groundskeeper, OHP FLSA: Full-Time, hourly; Non-exempt WHAT SETS YOU APART We are looking for a skilled and proactive Sports Turf Specialist to join our team at the Orlando Health Training Ground at Osceola Heritage Park.  You will be responsible for mowing, fertilization, edging, irrigation, troubleshooting and repair, top dressing, aerating, painting, sodding, and record keeping for the Stadium. You will get a chance to use a variety of practical skills which are valuable and essential to the overall Club. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist with field maintenance of (3) natural grass fields and (1) turf field at the Orlando Health Training Ground at Osceola Heritage Park to include mowing, fertilization, edging, irrigation, troubleshooting and repair, top dressing, aerating, painting, sodding, and any special projects as needed • Proactively identify turf grass diseases, weeds, and pests, and work with the Head Groundskeeper to take corrective action as needed • Collaborate with Director of Turf & Grounds to ensure field conditions are to the team and MLS/MLS Next Pro standards • Work MLS games, NWSL games and third-party events at Stadium based on business needs • Assist with Orlando City B game coverage at Osceola County Stadium based on business needs • Create and maintain good working relationships with all MLS coaches and soccer operations staff • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC.  It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications: • Must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent • Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License • 1-3 years of grounds maintenance-related work experience, with soccer-specific experience preferred • Bachelor’s degree in Turf Grass Science, Horticulture, or related field preferred. • Candidate should possess or have the ability to obtain the Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License • Ability to operate turf-related equipment (i.e., tractors, mowers, aerifiers, field paint machines). • Possess excellent written/verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and adapt to change. • Ability to resolve concerns expeditiously and independently. • Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). • The ability to attain and maintain Safesport certification. • The ability to pass a background screening. • Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. • Ability to walk and stand for short periods of time. • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride: In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut. The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons. In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win. The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year. In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando. In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit or . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. 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