Job Description

About Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination, is being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke with the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium as its centerpiece. Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States. When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of office space, and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space.

Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium is the host of world-renowned sporting events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, College Football Playoff National Championship game 2023, WrestleMania 2023, World Cup 2026, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and under the same roof canopy is a 2.5-acre open-air plaza, American Airlines Plaza, and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. YouTube Theater is an intimate venue, making it the perfect place for concerts, comedy, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more. 

Culture

Hollywood Park is being brought to life by a deeply experienced team of creative forward-thinkers. The project is a celebration of all that Los Angeles has to offer. We are inspired by our diverse Inglewood community as a place for the community to be, to see and to connect. 

Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

At the heart of Hollywood Park, lies our dedication to our purpose, promise, and commitments. Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made. Our COMMITMENTS are outlined by S.T.A.R.S. 

Our S.T.A.R.S. commitments are enabled by five foundational principles:

• Start with Care –  create a lasting impact through genuine care 
• Thrive as a Team – create an environment of collaboration and encouragement
• Anticipate Unspoken Needs – be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and support  others
• Resolve with Respect –  treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness

Safety Always – maintain a safe and secure environment

As a Grounds Crew Member, You Will..

The Grounds Crew position is a part-time position with responsibility to maintain the stadium’s artificial playing surface, including all preparation for the various sporting and entertainment events. This position will assist to install, deploy, and remove the field turf protection system (Matrax).  This position will assist in executing all field activities, maintenance, and cleaning/disinfection of the artificial surface. This position will assist with lining, marking, striping, and painting of the competition field for play at the direction of the stadium’s full-time staff.

More Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To…

• Execution of athletic field maintenance workload designed to maintain condition and appearance of athletic turf surface in world class condition.
• Prepares artificial turf surface for competition and events including lining, marking, striping, and painting of the playing surface for event needs. Includes painting multiple colors and designs within the scope of work.
• Assist with routine and preventative maintenance on artificial turf surface, as directed by stadium full-time grounds staff.
• Install, adjust, and remove turf protection as it relates to the playing surface.
• Completion of other duties as assigned or required.

We’d Love to Hear From People With….

• High School diploma or equivalency; coursework or certification in sports turf or turf grass science preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience preferably in sport field maintenance and upkeep and/or artificial turf maintenance.
• Strong work ethic with an emphasis in working in a team environment.
• Good verbal communication skills; ability to convey communications in a clear and precise manner.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
• Flexible schedule; Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously. 
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs., walk, stand, bend, stoop for prolonged periods of time.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Employees must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Physical Requirements: 

LIFTING ...........................................Lift up to 50 pounds 

CLIMBING/BALANCE ...................Prolonged steps or stair climbing, balancing 

STOOPING/BENDING OVER.......Prolonged periods of time 

STANDING/SITTING.......................Prolonged standing/sitting throughout the day 

REACHING ......................................Prolonged overhead as well as horizontal 

SPEAKING........................................Proficiency in English 

Essential Environmental Conditions: 

INSIDE/OUTSIDE ...........................Generally, indoor conditions are air-conditioned, and outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, humidity, rain, sleet, and wind.

COLD/HEAT ...................................General air-conditioned environment as well as outside and exposed to elements, including direct sunlight, rain, sleet, and wind

WET/DRY ........................................Not unusual moist/dry environment 

NOISE/VIBRATIONS ....................High noise level and vibration high 

HAZARDS........................................Non-hazardous environment 

FUMES/DUST/ODORS.................Occasionally 

HEIGHTS……………………………………Comfortable with working heights 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Salary Range: $17/hour

 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Hollywood Park considers a candidate’s education, certification, prior experience, as well as internal and external data when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Only in exceptional circumstances, if an external candidate has the experience, credentials, or expertise far exceeding what is expected for the position, would Hollywood Park consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.