Assistant Groundskeeper
Columbus Crew•Columbus, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
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 Lower.com Field as needed.
Requirements
- 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
- Ride-on sprayer usage
Nice To Haves
- In-ground irrigation
- Turf stress and disease Identification
- General knowledge of fertilizers
- Basic equipment maintenance
Responsibilities
- Assist in grounds operations at Ohio Health Performance Center, Historic Crew Stadium, and Lower.com 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
