Golf Course Groundskeeper — Park Landscape & Irrigation

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

HRA/Flex spending

Paid time off

Compensatory or overtime eligibility

Paid holidays

Deferred compensation

Wellness incentives

Park familiarization visits

Golf privileges

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Landscape Gardener at Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield, KY. The role involves daily golf course grounds maintenance, mowing, irrigation, and landscape care to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

A hands-on approach with collaboration among maintenance staff is essential. The position requires two years of related experience, high school diploma, and valid driver’s license; substitute credentials may fulfill experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greenskeeping, landscaping, farming, or related experience.
• Substitution of an associate degree or technical training in horticulture for the required experience is allowed.
• A Kentucky Certified Nurseryman or ISA Arborist certification may substitute for the experience.

Responsibilities

• Mowing the grounds and golf course areas.
• Irrigation system maintenance and application.
• Sand bunker maintenance.
• Chemical and fertilizer applications.
• Golf course setup and daily maintenance.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Landscape installation and ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Golf course greens keeping

Landscaping

Fertilizer applications

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Landscape Gardener at Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield, KY. The role involves daily golf course grounds maintenance, mowing, irrigation, and landscape care to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

A hands-on approach with collaboration among maintenance staff is essential. The position requires two years of related experience, high school diploma, and valid driver’s license; substitute credentials may fulfill experience requirements.