ASSISTANT GROUNDSKEEPER Job Summary: the New York Football

NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS, INC. JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT GROUNDSKEEPER Job Summary: The New York Football Giants seek qualified individuals to serve the full-time position of Assistant Groundskeeper. The Assistant Groundskeeper will assist in overseeing the outdoor playing fields, the indoor practice facility, and the premises of the New York Giants Training Facility, known as the Quest Diagnostic Training Center, a 20-acre facility located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Assistant Groundskeeper will work with all facilities staff to provide safe and visually appealing fields and grounds. The Assistant Groundskeeper will report directly to the Head Groundskeeper and indirectly to the Director of Facilities and Construction. Specific Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain fields in accordance with NFL specifications. This will require knowledge in measuring and painting. Included in the maintenance of fields is soil and tissue testing, moisture monitoring, mowing, string trimming, fertilizer application, PGR and pesticide applications, aeration, topdressing, leveling of heads and valve boxes, sweeping, verticutting, sled placement, trash removal, seeding and divot repair. • Maintenance of artificial practice surfaces in accordance with NFL regulations. This will require understanding of manufacturers’ recommendations on infill depth, and includes proper grooming techniques and operating and recording Clegg Hammer results. • Common area landscape maintenance of the facility, including mowing, string trimming, mulching, weeding, planting, pruning, pressure washing, painting, watering, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, pesticide application and snow removal. • Assist with irrigation and maintenance of the irrigation system to ensure that it continues to operate properly. These responsibilities include trouble shooting and repair of irrigation heads, valves, damaged lines, and solenoids. • Assist with the maintenance of the fleet of equipment used in maintaining the facility. For example, coordinating and overseeing maintenance such as oil, fuel, air filter changes, greasing, blade sharpening, and maintenance of belts and parts inventory. • Calibration and maintenance of application equipment. • All other duties assigned by the Head Groundskeeper and Director of Facilities. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass, Horticulture or related field, or completion of Turf Certification Program. • Two or more years of landscape or grounds maintenance experience. • Prior experience working in collegiate or professional football. • If currently not possessing a New Jersey Pesticide License, qualify to obtain this license within 1 year of employment. • If currently not possessing a New Jersey Fertilizer Applicators License, qualify to obtain this license within 3 months of employment. • Ability to operate the necessary equipment associated with the duties outlined. • Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, run, twist, climb and lift 75lbs for extended amounts of time. • Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays. • A valid New Jersey Driver’s License. • Understanding and working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point. • Self-motivated, hardworking individual who is passionate about the profession. • Problem solving abilities, including the ability to act quickly, without supervision when necessary, and maintaining concentration and responsiveness without losing focus. • Attention to detail and willingness to do minor tasks. • Trustworthy, open and honest in communication. Please submit resumes to: [email protected] NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER .

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