What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Groundskeeper position at Columbus Crew?
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.
Essential Duties & 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
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
Ride-on sprayer usage
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
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.
Essential Duties & 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
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
Ride-on sprayer usage
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