Head Court Maintenance Technician
Tennis facility in New York City is looking for a Head Court Maintenance Technician.

Position Overview:
Job Type: Full-time Salary | Third Shift 11PM to 7AM

Compensation: Up to $95,000 per year + Benefits, PTO, & Playing Privileges

About Us
We are a premier high-volume indoor tennis facility in New York City featuring indoor Har-Tru clay courts. We pride ourselves on offering tour-quality playing surfaces for our members year-round. We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Head Court Maintenance Technician to oversee our daily court conditioning and keep our facilities in top shape. This role leads a team overnight and coordinates with a spot court maintenance person during the day.

Key Responsibilities – Nightly Clay Surface Maintenance: Lead a crew of four to six technicians to perform surface maintenance routines, including hand brushing, scarifying, line sweeping, and lathing. – Moisture & Climate Management: Oversee automated and manual watering schedules, monitoring indoor ambient humidity, airflow, and temperature to ensure consistent clay binding and playability. – Line Maintenance: Precision top-dressing, line tape repair/replacement, and line cleaning. – Routine Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain court equipment (power brushes, tow rollers, court rollers, line sweepers, and watering systems). – Inventory & Supplies: Track clay top-dressing stock, calcium chloride/salt applications, line tapes, and court accessories; coordinate replenishment with management. – Facility Oversight: Coordinate quarterly deep scarification and maintenance of the courts.

Qualifications & Experience – Court Maintenance Experience: Minimum 2+ years of hands-on clay court (Har-Tru or Red Clay) maintenance experience required. – Leadership and Management Experience: Minimum of 2+ years experience of leading maintenance teams or similar. – Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of clay surface dynamics, moisture control, and line installation. – Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50+ lbs (clay bags), operate heavy equipment, and work on your feet for extended shifts.

Work Ethic: Punctual, proactive, and capable of working from 11PM to 7AM each day.
Location: NYC resident or willing to commute reliably to Manhattan.

Perks & Benefits
Competitive NYC pay rates
Health Benefits provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
Complimentary court time & playing privileges
MetroCard / Commuter benefits assistance

How to apply:
Please send your resume to the email provided.

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