Sports Turf Grounds Assistant - Elite Field Maintenance

Columbus Crew; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to turf conferences

Opportunity for overtime

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A professional sports team in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a motivated Assistant Groundskeeper to maintain their natural and synthetic fields. This role involves assisting in grounds operations and supporting training and match-day activities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a turf-related field or relevant experience, along with strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic. Opportunities for professional development, including pest control license acquisition, are available.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree in Turf related field or comparable experience

Tools

Turf maintenance equipment

Job description

A professional sports team in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a motivated Assistant Groundskeeper to maintain their natural and synthetic fields. This role involves assisting in grounds operations and supporting training and match-day activities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a turf-related field or relevant experience, along with strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic. Opportunities for professional development, including pest control license acquisition, are available.