The Sports Turf Technician plays a critical role in the success of Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park Dallas.  Reporting to the Assistant Stadium Operations Manager, this position assists with the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the Cotton Bowl Stadium playing surface including but not limited to (mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, top-dressing, over-seeding and painting).  

This role will pays a wage of $19.50 to $20.00.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until OCT 31, 2024

• Assist the Assistant Stadium Manager in developing yearly plan for maintenance, fertility and budget
• Irrigation management and repair
• Assist in painting for various sporting events such as football, soccer games and special events
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions
• Working knowledge of equipment to including mowers, trimmers, tractors and other similar equipment
• Ability to operate various types of lifts including forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, pallet jack, etc.
• Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor (up to 50 lbs) for extended periods of time
• Willingness to learn turf management skills, including but not limited to performing/reviewing soil reports, insect management, sport specific mowing requirements
• Excellent attendance is a must, with a willingness to work weekends, some evenings, occasional holidays
• Duties may adjust as needs arise
• Must possess valid driver’s license

Must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Minimum of 2-year degree from accredited turf management school
• At least one year of experience in sports turf management
• Experience in leading employees/temporaries
• Must be able to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays as needed
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.