Golf Course Ops Lead - Maintenance & Irrigation

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Grounds Worker to assist in the daily operation of golf courses, ball fields, and cemeteries. The role involves applying fertilizers and pesticides under supervision and developing work sequences independently.

Responsibilities include inspecting course conditions, scheduling maintenance, operating and repairing equipment, calibrating spray gear, and supporting irrigation systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of golf course or grounds maintenance experience, including six months as lead.
• Must be certified as a Pesticide Applicator in Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inventories and orders equipment, materials, tools and supplies.
• Inspects golf courses to determine condition of tees, greens, fairways and cart paths.
• Changes and places greens cups and moves tee markers on golf courses.
• Schedules turf seeding and maintenance.
• Operates and repairs golf course equipment and machinery.
• Calibrates and operates pesticide application equipment.
• Monitors, repairs and adjusts irrigation and drainage systems including wells, pumps and automatic controls.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction in the use and care of mowing, irrigation, pesticide and equipment; and the proper use of fertilizers, soil conditioners, herbicides and pest controls.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Golf course equipment

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Grounds Worker to assist in the daily operation of golf courses, ball fields, and cemeteries. The role involves applying fertilizers and pesticides under supervision and developing work sequences independently.

Responsibilities include inspecting course conditions, scheduling maintenance, operating and repairing equipment, calibrating spray gear, and supporting irrigation systems.