Groundskeeper in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Fort Wayne Football Club

Position Summary

Fort Wayne FC is seeking a Groundskeeper to help maintain and prepare our natural grass playing surface at Concordia Theological Seminary. This part-time position plays a key role in ensuring the field is safe, attractive, and player-ready. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced athletic environment. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to be directly involved in supporting and maintaining a playing surface that allows Fort Wayne FC athletes to perform at their best.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain the natural grass field through mowing, trimming, weeding, and routine turf care activities.
• Assist with overseeding, aeration, fertilization, and other turf management practices as needed.
• Prepare the field for training sessions, matches, and special events, including painting lines, repairing divots, and ensuring optimal playing conditions.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment safely and effectively, including mowers, rollers, trimmers, blowers, and utility vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and report repair needs to ensure tools remain safe and operational.
• Complete general groundskeeping tasks, including debris removal, landscape maintenance, and site cleanup.
• Monitor field conditions and proactively address maintenance needs.
• Perform field maintenance activities three to five times per week or as scheduled.
• Follow all safety procedures and organizational policies while carrying out assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces and athletic fields.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering a professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and weather conditions.
• Appreciation for the impact a well-maintained playing surface has in the success of the club and its athletes.

Experience and Training

Minimum Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience maintaining sports fields, golf courses, lawns, landscapes, or similar outdoor environments.
• Experience operating commercial grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of athletic field preparation and turf maintenance practices.
• Interest in sports, soccer, or outdoor facility management.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate groundskeeping equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work on a regular basis.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors at Concordia Theological Seminary.
• Regular exposure to changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on training schedules, match preparation, and field maintenance needs.
• Exposure to equipment noise, dust, grass clippings, and other outdoor environmental conditions.

Job Dimensions

• Works closely with Fort Wayne FC leadership, coaching staff, operations personnel, and facility partners.
• May interact with vendors, contractors, volunteers, and visitors as needed.
• Exercises independent judgment in performing routine field maintenance and identifying field or equipment concerns.
• Communicates maintenance needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Responsible for helping maintain a safe, professional, and visually appealing playing environment that reflects the standards and reputation of Fort Wayne FC.