Groundskeeper
Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Groundskeeper at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas. Reliant Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park. Reliant Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), Reliant Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), Reliant Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and Reliant Arena. We are seeking a unique Groundskeeper to join our Sports Turf Management team. Under supervision from the Sports Turf Manager, the Groundskeeper assists in maintaining the playing field and grounds at the stadium, Houston Texans practice facility as well as the grounds surrounding the complex. Duties include skilled and semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting and a high degree of physical exertion to maintain sport fields at a high level. Also, acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients’ requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following: Assist in the maintenance of Reliant Stadium artificial turf and Houston Texans practice facility fields to include mowing, fertilizing, grooming, painting, and cultivating.Assist in the setting up of the playing field for all NFL games as well as other sporting events that come through the stadium, i.e., college football, high school football and soccer matches.Assist in the maintenance of the field maintenance equipment and supplies and keep records of all maintenance and repairs.Assist in the maintenance of the irrigation system (replace sprinkler heads, adjust distribution, inspect moisture content).Assists in the planting and care of shrubs, flowers, trees, and grass.Uses hand tools and equipment or light powered hand tools.Operating various equipment to maintain various sports fields.May perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities Not applicable.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Possess understanding of the operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services, and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.Understand and work from general instructions, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and preventative maintenance schedules.Follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures established at the facility.Demonstrate ability to carry out tasks in a reliable, productive, and expedient manner...