Sports Turf and Grounds Specialist at Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are seeking an individual for the position of Sports Turf and Grounds Specialist. Our Texans Teammate Habits: Dedication to the team Be adaptable Passion for work Win with integrity Own the outcome Culture: We attract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to excellence and a will to win in everything that we choose to do. Job Function: The Sports Turf & Grounds Specialist will assist in maintaining the playing fields and grounds at the Houston Methodist Training Center and the NFL playing field at NRG stadium. Duties & Responsibilities: • Assist in coordinating & implementing field maintenance of practice fields to include mowing, grooming, fertilizing and irrigation. •  Assist in maintaining, painting and setting up the synthetic playing field for NFL games in NRG Stadium. •  Assist in purchasing, maintaining and keeping inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies. •  Operate various pieces of machinery and hand tools in a safe manner. • Maintaining an effective working relationship with NRG Stadium/Legends Global employeesPerform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Security Officer and Director of Facilities Operations. Position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel and fans at NRG Stadium and/or NRG Park during Houston Texans football games and other Club events; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and/or at NRG Stadium/NRG Park as may be assigned and not in a telecommuting manner. Skills Required: • Demonstrate the ability to carry out tasks in a reliable, productive and expedient manner • Organize & prioritize tasks to meet deadlines • Follow all policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations and emergency procedures established at the facility • Communicate effectively with Texans management, NRG Stadium staff and outside vendors • Work independently and/or with a team in a fast-paced environment while exercising judgement and initiative • Perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions • Ability to work long and irregular hours including day, evening, weekends and holidays • Ability to remain flexible and adjust to various situations • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications • Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States • Must obtain Texas Pesticide Applicators license within 120 days of employment. Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university, with a specialization in Turfgrass Management or related field, preferred. • High School Diploma required. • Minimum three (3) years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Title: Sports Turf and Grounds Specialist FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Football and Facility Security Reports to: Chief Security Officer and Director of Facilities Operations Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible. If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.