Golf Course Groundskeeper: Hands-On Maintenance & Mowing

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Groundskeeper for the Golf Course to perform field maintenance using large equipment such as mowers, tractors, loaders, trenchers, backhoes and trucks, reporting to the Senior Assistant Superintendent.

Responsibilities include mowing fairways, greens and tees; operating turf equipment; maintaining and servicing machinery; basic watering; bunker work; course setup and minor clubhouse upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and insurable by University
• Kentucky applicator's license to handle pesticides
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Mowing and equipment operation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Mows fairways, roughs, greens and tees.
• Operates equipment: turf vac, skip-loader, aerifiers, sprayers.
• Maintains equipment and performs basic preventive maintenance.
• Performs basic watering techniques.
• Maintains bunkers and conducts course setup.
• Assists with routine equipment servicing and minor clubhouse maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communications

Organizational skills

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

The University of Louisville is seeking a Groundskeeper for the Golf Course to perform field maintenance using large equipment such as mowers, tractors, loaders, trenchers, backhoes and trucks, reporting to the Senior Assistant Superintendent.

Responsibilities include mowing fairways, greens and tees; operating turf equipment; maintaining and servicing machinery; basic watering; bunker work; course setup and minor clubhouse upkeep.