Senior Sports Field & Grounds Coordinator

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Groundskeeper

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vision is to be the premier NFL Franchise both on and off the field that sets the standard in global sports entertainment and embodies the spirit of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.

Position Description

Supports the maintenance and upkeep of fields and grounds. Performs tasks such as mowing, edging, blowing, trimming removing debris, and ensuring pathways and common areas are clean and safe. Helps prepare fields for practices, walkthroughs, and special events, including field painting and layout. Supports irrigation operation, troubleshooting, and repairs, while monitoring turf health and identifying wear, stress, or pest issues. Assists with cultural practices such as aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and fertilization. Assists with the operation and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment and tools. Helps implement landscaping plans and seasonal maintenance schedules to enhance the appearance and health of the grounds. Adheres to safety guidelines and environmental regulations while performing duties.

Essential Functions

Perform turf maintenance operations including: reel mowing, edging, line trimming, field painting, and debris removal. Assist in preparation and recovery of fields for team use and special events. Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required. Support all phases of athletic field maintenance including aerification, topdressing, overseeding, and fertilization. Calibrate and maintain application equipment such as sprayers, spreaders, and other turf management tools to ensure accurate fertilizer, pesticide, and seed application rates. Monitor, maintain, and assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and repairs. Complete projects and daily tasks within established timelines. Evaluate and anticipate field conditions based on usage, weather, and agronomic factors to maintain safe and playable surfaces. Assist with synthetic turf maintenance and repairs. Perform landscape operations as needed, including rotary mowing, edging, line trimming, tree/shrub pruning, landscape bed upkeep, and physical/mechanical debris removal.

Management Responsibilities

This position does not manage employees.

Non-Essential Functions

Support event setup and breakdown, including non-football events. Assist with special projects, including facility improvements and landscape enhancements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Effective time and resource management. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Additional Skills & Abilities

Experience & Education

3-5+ years of experience in turfgrass or athletic field maintenance. Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management or related field preferred; comparable professional experience may be considered. Ability to obtain and maintain a Florida Pesticide Applicator License. Experience in athletic field maintenance, preferably at collegiate or professional level. Experience in landscape maintenance operations. Ability to operate turf maintenance equipment including: reel mowers, rotary mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers, edgers, line trimmers, and blowers. Experience in irrigation maintenance and repairs.

Technical Knowledge

Knowledge of turfgrass management practices. Understanding of sports field playability and safety standards. Familiarity with field painting techniques and layout accuracy. Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) and turf health monitoring. Understanding of soil moisture management and drainage principles. Knowledge of synthetic turf maintenance.

Work Environment

Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required. May have to work occasional holidays. Required to drive company vehicle, personal vehicle, or golf cart. Must be comfortable working in a high intensity setting, meeting tight deadlines and delivering quality results.

Physical Fitness Standards

Must be able to lift over 50 pounds. Must be able to perform occasional physical tasks, which may include working outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and kneel. Ability to push and pull objects weighing over 20 pounds. Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, or technology (including but not limited to heavy machinery, forklifts, golf carts, vehicles). Ability to work in noisy environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Buccaneers Team LLC (the "Club") provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Club reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks if there are changes to circumstances or conditions of the Club's business, competitive considerations, or the work environment.

Accommodations

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements set forth herein are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.

At-Will Employment

The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be "at will," meaning the Club has the right to terminate the employee's employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any employee.

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It is the policy of the Buccaneers to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status, including sexual orientation and gender identity.