Golf Course Landscaping Superintendent

City of Pharr; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Pharr is seeking a Golf Course Landscaping Superintendent to lead golf course landscape maintenance and ongoing improvements to keep playing areas healthy and presentation-ready.

You will supervise the landscape staff, plan workloads, inspect course conditions, and oversee care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Pharr, Texas. Typical schedule may include evenings or weekends as needed to meet course needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping equipment and tools.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate landscape staff.
• Plan workloads and assign crews.
• Perform routine course inspections to evaluate conditions and recommend enhancements.
• Oversee cultivation, trimming, care, and treatment of trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns.

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

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.