Golf Course Technician I - Outdoor Grounds Maintenance

Forsyth County; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County’s Park and Recreation Department is seeking a Golf Technician I to maintain and service the Tanglewood Golf Maintenance areas across three courses. You will perform bunkers, edging, weed eating and general landscaping while supporting the course staff.

As you gain experience, you’ll progress to mowing tees, greens and roughs, operating small equipment and tractors. This is a hands-on, outdoor role with varied early-morning hours.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and one year of experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Pesticide license must be obtained within one year of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate small to medium motorized equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for minimum qualifications requirements.

Responsibilities

• Irrigates turf and applies fertilizer.
• Sets up golf course for daily play.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Operates chain saws, chippers, weed-eaters and other small equipment.
• Operates powered equipment to mow greens, tees, fairways and roughs.
• Installs drainage.
• Plants and cares for ornamentals and flowers.
• Performs general golf maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Golf course maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reel-type mowers

Tractors

Chain saws

Weed-eaters

Job description

Forsyth County’s Park and Recreation Department is seeking a Golf Technician I to maintain and service the Tanglewood Golf Maintenance areas across three courses. You will perform bunkers, edging, weed eating and general landscaping while supporting the course staff.

As you gain experience, you’ll progress to mowing tees, greens and roughs, operating small equipment and tractors. This is a hands-on, outdoor role with varied early-morning hours.