Maintenance Assistant / Groundskeeper, part-time

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

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