Seasonal Associate - Grounds

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Founded in 1959, the Buffalo Bills are one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL). The Bills have won the AFC East division title the last five years, as well as won two American Football League (AFL) Championships (1964-1965), and an NFL record four straight AFC Championships (1990-1993) that included four trips to the Super Bowl. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the Bills are proud to be a member of the Western New York Community for more than 55 years.

Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills in 2014 and are only the second owners in the team’s history.  Terry Pegula rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected leaders in the energy industry, and the Pegula’s are one of the few professional sports owners to operate franchises in multiple sports, also owning the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL), and Rochester Americans (AHL).

The Buffalo Bills are building a new stadium which will open in 2026, and are excited to be building the future while fostering a championship culture. Our HEART values, hard work, energy, accountability, respect, and team, are at the forefront of everything we do for our fans, community, employees, and team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of the Grounds Seasonal Associate will be to assist in the maintenance of the Buffalo Bills practice fields, Highmark Stadium game field, Fieldhouse facility, training camp facilities at St. John Fisher and overall maintenance of the Bills grounds. If you are a positive, engaging team player with a great work ethic then this is your chance to contribute in a progressive organization and be a part of one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report directly to the Director of Grounds
• Work in concert with Director of Grounds on field expectations
• Landscape maintenance of grounds and fields
• Daily mowing
• Maintenance of landscape beds
• Spring and fall clean up
• Projects for campus improvement
• Maintenance of grounds equipment
• Assist in ordering materials, equipment, fertilizer, etc., as needed
• Assist with snow removal operation  
• Perform NFL required field testing and reporting
• Work in concert with Event Services team for Fieldhouse event needs
• Assist with Gameday field setup and staffing – net crew, field setup, goal posts, netting, field logos, striping, etc.
• Assist with maintenance of training camp fields at St John Fisher
• Other duties as needed

 

JOB & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, as needed
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team oriented environment
• Proactive knowledge, training and/or education of current best practices with field management technologies and standards is encouraged but not required
• Remaining in stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Working in outdoor elements that include high temperatures, low temperatures, wind, rain, and snow
• Working in a noisy environment
• Movements that include bending, kneeling, squatting, throwing, pushing, pulling

 

The salary for this position is $17.50/hour.  The expected duration is June 2026 - March 2027

 

The Buffalo Bills, LLC are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league's American Football Conference East division. The team plays its home games at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.