GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

United States Space Force

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 77,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The United States Space Force at Patrick SFB, FL is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to lead maintenance of the base golf course, including greens, irrigation, practice areas, and grounds, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will plan projects, manage staff, approve expenditures, and coordinate renovations, ensuring budgets align with regulations and long-range goals for the facility.

Responsibilities

Oversee golf course maintenance including greens, tees, irrigation, ranges, and grounds.
Plan maintenance and projects to meet standards and long-range goals.
Manage staff recruitment, training, safety, and in-service programs.
Provide expert advice on renovations and improvements for greens, bunkers, tees, and related facilities.

Job description

Hiring Agency: United States Space Force

About the position: This is a NAF Career Program position assigned to Patrick SFB, FL. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a golf course maintenance program which includes: golf cart fleet, golf course greens/tees, practice areas, ranges, irrigation systems, clubhouse grounds and landscaping, on course restroom facilities, wooded areas, unused acreage and maintenance vehicles and equipment. Plans all maintenance and project work, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve maintenance standards and long-range goals.

Diagnoses deficiencies relative to soil disease, desiccation, winter kill, erosion and impact or error in maintaining a complex mix of soil and plant needs for greens, fairways, roughs, trees, scrubs, foliage, ground covers and ornamentals. Determines proper application of grass seed and/or sprigs, plant nutritional products, plant control products, soil and sand mixtures sufficient to maintain course within regulatory and industry standards.

Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain golf course properties. Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures designed to ensure operating and capital expenses in line with approved budgets. Provides expert advice on renovations, improvements, minor and major construction for rebuilding or new construction of greens, bunkers and tees, additional subterranean irrigation lines, sprinkler heads and additional nursery yardage.

Responsible for work force management, recruitment and staff training. Plans and organizes in-service training programs to include safety and the proper methods and uses of motorized turf equipment and application of plant control products. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $67000 – $77000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the "Public" hiring path.