Golf Course Landscaping Superintendent

City of Pharr, TX; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Pharr, TX is seeking a Golf Course Landscaping Superintendent to lead landscape maintenance and ongoing course improvements. You will supervise staff, plan workloads, and inspect conditions to keep playing areas healthy and presentation-ready.

You will manage tree and plant care, coordinate crews, and ensure equipment readiness. Typical day involves onsite inspections, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining course aesthetics with flexibility for extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping equipment and tools, including use and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of chemicals, hazards, and safe disposal.
• Skill in routine equipment upkeep, diagnosing operating errors, and corrective action.
• Ability to repair machines and systems with proper tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise landscape staff and coordinate workloads.
• Inspect golf course conditions and recommend enhancements.
• Oversee cultivation, pruning, and care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns.
• Ensure safety, presentation, and timely maintenance across holes and zones.

Skills

Landscaping equipment knowledge

Chemicals handling

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics and repair

Job description

Purpose of the Role

At the City of Pharr, well-kept public spaces support community pride and safe recreation. The Golf Course Landscaping Superintendent leads golf course landscape maintenance and ongoing course improvements so playing areas remain healthy, safe, and consistently presentation-ready.

Key responsibilities include supervising and coordinating landscape staff; planning workloads and assigning crews; performing routine course inspections to evaluate conditions and recommend enhancements; and overseeing the cultivation, trimming, care, and treatment of trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns.

Required Knowledge And Skills Include

• Knowledge of landscaping equipment and tools, including use, repair, and preventive maintenance
• Working knowledge of chemicals (interactions, hazard indicators, application/production techniques, and proper disposal)
• Skill in routine equipment upkeep, diagnosing operating errors, and selecting corrective action
• Ability to repair machines/systems using appropriate tools

If you lead with standards, organization, and integrity, apply to be our Golf Course Landscaping Superintendent.

How Your Days Flow

You’ll start early onsite in Pharr, walking key areas to get a clear read on turf, plantings, and overall presentation before play ramps up. After a quick check-in with the team, you’ll move between holes and landscape zones, noting what needs attention now versus what can be scheduled for later in the week. Midday often includes documenting observations, adjusting sequencing as conditions change, and confirming equipment is ready for the next shift of work. The typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays when course needs require it.

Benefits That Matter

This full-time role includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Paid Time Off to help you care for yourself and your family while maintaining steady time to recharge.

Salary

$63900 per year