Groundskeeper | Full-Time | Snapdragon Stadium

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

Under general supervision of the Director of Fields & Grounds the fulltime Groundskeeperwill assist in the overall maintenance including playing surfaces and stadium grounds. This is an hourly paid position.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $21.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until April 17 2026.

Snapdragon Stadium is a 35000-seat multipurpose venue that serves as the home for San Diego State University football San Diego Wave FC (NWSL soccer) San Diego Legion (MLR rugby) San Diego FC (MLS) major concerts and festivals professional sports motorsports international soccer high school sports entertainment events and private special events.

• Assist in the field preparation for Concerts Events Soccer NWSL game MLS games San Diego State Football and other College Athletics.
• Organization and cleanliness of the grounds shop.
• Preparation for games and other stadium events.
• Field cleanup and repair following games.
• Safe Operation of grounds equipment.
• Set up and removal of grow and rain tarps.
• Ability to use focus on a speaker using verbal and non-verbal clues to understand their message comprehend the information and respond thoughtfully.
• Creative and innovative; the ability to see alternatives and solutions.
• Ability to achieve planned objectives through completing relevant tasks and focus.
• Ability to work potential overnight field conversions & concerts.

The individual must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• Follow explicit oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Turfgrass knowledge & experience is preferred
• Prior field painting experience is preferredbut not required
• Ability to obtain applicators license
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees co-workers volunteers management staff and guests in a clear professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak read and write in English.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity professionalism ethics and confidentiality.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.