| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Salary | $29.47–$44.19 Per Hour |
Sports Field Maintenance Supervisor - EXAM
Salary
$29.47 - $44.19 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-3779-C2
Department
51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Division
Recreation and Parks
Opening Date
08/28/2026
Closing Date
9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
Under general direction, is responsible for supervising employees and participating in the care and maintenance of sports fields and facilities; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Constructs and maintains athletic fields by measuring, laying out, and clearly marking the boundaries and playing surfaces of a variety of athletic fields according to regulations and accepted standards, such as football, baseball, softball, soccer, field hockey, rugby, and lacrosse;
Lays down and maintains playing surfaces, such as filling holes and dragging clay on softball fields, adding fill to artificial turf, removing water from field, or grading a field during off season;
Organizes alternate plans with league contacts when field conditions make changes to anticipated schedule necessary; serves as on-site contact for athletic field issues during league play;
Oversees and participates in making repairs of buildings, benches, and other fixtures at or near athletics fields, such as bleachers, concession stands, and announcers' and scorekeepers' booth;
Determines the manner in which maintenance tasks are to be completed; schedules and assigns work activities;
Identifies various turf diseases and performs and directs pesticide and chemical applications where applicable;
Trains subordinates in the safe and appropriate methods for the care and maintenance of athletics fields;
Supervises employees to include signing leave slips and timesheets, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending discipline;
Recommends maintenance staffing needs for department sports fields;
Requisitions and issues tools, equipment, and supplies to maintenance employees; establishes and implements an equipment maintenance and repair schedule;
Oversees and participates in the mowing, watering, and fertilizing of turf grass as needed;
Makes budgetary recommendations as it relates to the maintenance of sports fields; ensures expenditures remain within budget limits; maintains records and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of an associate degree which includes significant coursework (thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter hour credits) in turf grass science, sports field maintenance, sport and exercise studies, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience leading or supervising the construction or maintenance of regulation athletics fields. Substitution: Additional experience in the construction or maintenance of regulation athletics fields may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid Commercial Applicator License (Turf Pests category) and (Industrial Vegetation category) issued by the Ohio Department of Agriculture by completion of the probationary period.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.
The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Supervision, Problem Sensitivity, Turf/Soil Care and Safety, Sports Field Preparation and Set-Up, and 2019/2021 Outlook, Word, and Excel.
The exam is expected to be administered in October 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidates name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be: Fixed Band
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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How many years of experience do you have leading or supervising the construction or maintenance of regulation athletics fields?
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Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.
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Select the statement below that best describes your college education. You MUST attach official documentation to the application to receive credit for education.
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Did you attach a copy of official documentation of your college education to your application? "Official documentation" is an official transcript or a diploma. An advising report is NOT official.
Required Question
Employer City of Columbus
Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone (614) 645-8301