SAFC Groundskeeper I - Toyota Field - San Antonio Spurs

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves. To us it is so much more than just a game or concert.  It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field, and STAR Complex.   

We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values - Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce.  

Under close supervision and guidance, the Groundskeeper 1 is responsible for the maintenance of the grounds and turf, irrigation systems, landscape plantings, trees, signage, fencing, buildings and structures, and parking areas that relate to Toyota Field and STAR Soccer Complex, as well the maintenance of equipment used to carry out these duties.  This role is responsible for the preparation, layout, and painting of all competition and practice fields.

What You’ll Do: 

1. Facility Maintenance: Perform duties associated with the daily maintenance of all facilities throughout the complex, ensuring that all facilities are in good repair and operating safely and efficiently.
2. Equipment Operation: Participate in all equipment training and learn to operate all tools and equipment in accordance with verbal and written instructions.
3. Field Layout: Aid in measuring the field markings needed for sporting events. Aid in the field painting process as directed.
4. Perform assigned duties customary to sports field maintenance: Perform repairs to irrigation systems, tree and shrub pruning, mowing, edging, fertilizer/pesticide applications, sod installation.
5. Provide event support on game days and/or for other special events.
6. Other Duties as assigned 

Who You Are:  

• Interest in turf-grass and sports field maintenance.
• Willingness to work extended and/or irregular hours including weekends, nights, holidays, as required to meet the competition and practice schedule.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must have the ability to pass a standard background screening.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and demonstrate an attention to detail.
• Stand/Sit/Walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to work outside in all seasons and weather 95% of the time.
• This position requires 100% on-site attendance.   

In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development.  

If you don’t have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!   

*SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer* 

Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information containedherein represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration.  Your employment with SS&E is “at will”, which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.