About AIFF National Centre Of Excellence
The
AIFF National Centre of Excellence (NCE), Kolkata
, is a premier football development facility dedicated to nurturing top-tier football talent in India. The NCE provides world-class training grounds, stadium-quality pitches, and high-performance infrastructure to support elite footballers, coaches, and teams.

Job Purpose
The
Groundsman
will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the football pitches and surrounding areas at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence. This role ensures that the playing surfaces are maintained to the highest professional standards, enabling top-level training and competitive matches.

Key Responsibilities
- Pitch Maintenance: Maintain and prepare football pitches, ensuring they are in top condition for training and matches.
- Turf Care: Conduct regular mowing, watering, aeration, fertilization, top-dressing, and pest control of natural grass surfaces.
- Synthetic Turf Maintenance: Clean, brush, and maintain artificial turf fields as per best practices.
- Line Marking:



Ensure accurate and skilled pitch marking as per FIFA/AFC regulations.
- Weather Preparedness: Implement measures to protect playing surfaces from adverse weather conditions (e.g., rain covers, drainage checks).
- Equipment & Machinery Management: Operate and maintain grounds keeping tools and machinery such as mowers, aerators, and sprinklers.
- Irrigation & Drainage: Monitor and manage irrigation systems and ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
- Repair & Renovation: Assist in pitch repairs, including turf replacement, levelling, and soil improvement when needed.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for players, coaches, and staff.

Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in sports facilities.
- Knowledge of turf management, pitch maintenance techniques, and irrigation systems.
- Experience i

📌 Groundsman (Kolkata)
🏢 All India Football Federation
📍 Kolkata