Assistant Groundskeeper

Genesis Distribution; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Crew is seeking an Assistant Groundskeeper to support the maintenance of 3.5 natural grass and 3 synthetic fields at the Ohio Health Performance Center, with duties at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting in daily grounds operations for the first team, Crew 2, and academy trainings, hosting matches and events, and training part-time staff in maintenance practices and equipment use.

Qualifications

• Degree in turf related field or comparable experience preferred.
• Experience or working knowledge of professional sports turf standards.
• Experience using turf maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grounds operations at Ohio Health Performance Center, Historic Crew Stadium, and Scotts Miracle-Gro Field.
• Assist in day-to-day operations for first team, Crew 2, and academy trainings.
• Assist in hosting matches and events at Historic Crew Stadium and Lower.com Field.
• Assist in training part-time staff in maintenance practices and equipment use.

Skills

Sports turf standards

Turf maintenance equipment

Education

Degree in turf-related field

Job description

Want to learn and have fun in a high-end sports environment? The Columbus Crew is looking for a motivated candidate with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, to join the staff as an Assistant Groundskeeper. Based at the Ohio Health Performance Center, this role will assist in maintaining the 3.5 natural grass and 3 synthetic fields on property as well as assist at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field as needed.

• Assist in grounds operations at Ohio Health Performance Center, Historic Crew Stadium, and Scotts Miracle-Gro Field
• Assist in day-to-day operations for first team, Crew 2, and academy trainings
• Assist in hosting matches and events at Historic Crew Stadium and Lower.com Field
• Assist in training part-time staff in maintenance practices and equipment use

Desired Experience

• Degree in Turf related field or comparable experience preferred
• Previous experience or working knowledge of professional sports turf standards
• Previous use of turf maintenance equipment/machinery

Preferred Knowledge or Willingness to Learn

• In-ground irrigation
• Turf stress and disease Identification
• General knowledge of fertilizers
• Basic equipment maintenance

This position will have the opportunity:

• To learn turf growing techniques in unique environments
• To learn and use inground field heating, Subair, and grow lighting
• For overtime
• For membership, registration, and attendance at local and national turf conferences
• To obtain Ohio Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator license
• To pursue other desired career development of interest