ABOUT US:
Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, growth, and a high-performance culture. If you’re passionate about sport and motivated to grow your career in a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to join us.
SUMMARY:
Join our growing team! Real Salt Lake is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our Grounds Crew! This part-time position will report to the Director of Fields and Grounds. Under his supervision, you will participate in the maintenance of common grounds, sports turf grass maintenance, and related work as required.
Applicants must be 18 years old or older. This is a 2026 seasonal role February – November.
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:
- Prepare grounds by cutting sod and installing when needed
- Manage the irrigation system to ensure the ground is wet evenly
- Safely mow, trim, and use blowers as needed
- Manage the grass by fertilizing it with a walk-behind fertilizer
- Create field markings and logo painting when directed
- Operate and maintain the reel and rotary mowers
- Maintain the tractors, utility vehicles, backpack blowers and trimmers to ensure the work effectively
- Maintain the top-dressers, and aerators
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to take direction and multitask
- Possession of a valid driver's license and excellent driving record
- Ability to withstand loud noise level
- Ability to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the teams’ schedules.
- Ability to work independently with initiative and attention to detail
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl and reach for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior landscaping experience is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 50 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, typing, etc.
Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Real Salt Lake reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.