Sports Field Construction Tech - Musco Sports Lighting

Musco Sports Lighting is hiring Athletic Field Construction Technicians for spring 2025 who will be responsible for construction and renovation projects from start to finish and reporting to the project Foreman. This person will complete a wide variety of tasks required for the construction, installation, and renovation of baseball, softball, football, and other athletic playing surfaces for all levels of competition. This job requires operating construction and maintenance equipment using a wide variety of attachments, maintaining equipment, establishing layouts and elevations based on construction documents, and loading/unloading equipment to haul to and from jobsites.

Construction Technicians should have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with tournament directors, clients, and team members. This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where working long hours and weekends may be necessary.

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While headquartered in Iowa, we are a global company providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Profit sharing – calculated based on profitability
• 4% 401K match – immediately vested
• 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance

What does Musco do?

We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’s Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities

This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This person must have strong communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a high level of attention to detail to complete athletic field constrcution tasks. Construction Techs are an important member construction team, helping to ensure the success of each project. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Safely and proficiently load/unload equipment and supplies
• Safely and proficiently haul equipment to and from job sites
• Safely and proficiently operate construction and maintenance equipment/attachments used in IST, including tractors, track loaders, and mini excavators
• Carry out equipment maintenance procedures and responsibilities
• Establish layouts and elevations based on construction documents
• Carry out safety measures and adhere to company regulations
• Complete outdoor physical labor activities, including lifting 50+ lbs

Qualifications

• Construction experience running tractors, track loaders, and mini excavators
• Communicate effectively with Foreman and Team and follow instructions
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and cooperation in job site and Team environments
• Ability to work 50-60 hour weeks outdoors (employees receive overtime pay in accordance with state and federal law)
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• CDL training required after employment

Compensation

• Competitive Salary with paid winters off
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing)
• Paid Time Off
• Uniforms

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.

Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. Together “We Make It Happen” – we invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.