Job Description

Position: Sports Field Technician

Department: Stadium Operations – Sports Field Management

Reporting Relationship: Manager - Sports Field Management

Status: Seasonal/PT (Non-Exempt)

Position Summary

This role is responsible for the daily execution of the operational plans and procedures for all sporting fields at the facilities operated by Tepper Sports and Entertainment, including Bank of America Stadium.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Sports Field Management department staff for daily maintenance and field preparation.
• Field painting and paint removal.
• Setup and breakdown of Sporting benches, Soccer Goals, Football Goalposts, Field Nets.
• Safely and effectively operate various sports field equipment, which includes paint removal machines, carts, paint machines.
• Operate within the daily schedule of layout, painting, and conversions for Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC games and matches.
• Execute game day responsibilities for both Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC event days.
• Conduct all daily operational plans, goals, and special projects set by the Manager.
• Execute an established inclement weather plan to ensure player safety and operational readiness across properties.
• Maintain safe, organized, and functional work areas.
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in teams that support sports field operations.
• Ability to comprehend Sports Field Management terminology and practices.
• Ability to execute multi-Sport field painting, field layout and measurement, and event preparation.
• Experience operating sports field equipment.
• Ability to work in the evenings, weekends, and event schedules, including Carolina Panther games and Charlotte FC matches.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screens and background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ Years Experience in the Turfgrass Management Industry preferred.

Essential Traits

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in a collaborative team environment that upholds our core values of accountability, courage, excellence, impact, inclusion, and passion.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Highly motivated, positive team player with the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable when preparing for sporting and live events.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Elevated level of professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with care.
• Detail and results oriented.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Computer-based desk work.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Operation of heavy machinery.
• Operation of hand tools and equipment.

Work Environment

• This position operates primarily outdoors and occasionally within a stadium environment, sometimes in inclement weather. This role is fast paced, with schedules that are subject to change.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.