The Groundskeeper will perform daily maintenance of the Thief River Falls Complex fields and the accompanying campus landscape. This position will be required to fulfill operations that include preparation and event staffing for all events.

This role will pay a salary of $13.00 to $17.00

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Job Expires: 12/31/24

Essential Job Functions (including to but not limited to):

• Perform daily responsibilities of game fields at Thief River Falls Complex along with the exterior landscape and the extended campus which includes mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, pesticide applications, field painting, cultural turfgrass practices, equipment operation, and snow removal.
• Scout game field, stadium, training fields, and exterior grounds for problems, related to both turf health (pest stresses, etc.) and physical appearances of property (trash, damages, etc.), and report these issues to stadium management.
• Operation of light duty vehicles, mowers, tractors, etc. and light truck with plow. Will train part-time employees on use of equipment.
• Assures the necessary event equipment (goals, benches, etc.) is set up and in good working condition.
• Assist in the seasonal maintenance of the equipment fleet and ensures the proper maintenance is performed as needed in a timely manner.
• Ability to step in for other crew members as needed and grow in responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 3-5 years of experience in maintaining sand based athletic fields.
• Have an innovative mind and ability to bring new ideas and methods to the job.
• Ability to listen, understand instructions, and learn new methods of doing tasks.
• Strong written and oral skills with the intent to communicate with technical staff and administration.
• Knowledge of cool and warm season turf in the upper transition zone and how it is maintained.
• Knowledge of turf equipment, tools and pesticide usage.
• Knowledge of techniques in planting and maintaining trees and shrubs suited to the area location.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, ladders, etc. and pulling tarps.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19.   Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.