Golf Course Turf Specialist: Mowing & Grounds Care

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis is seeking a Golf Course Maintenance Worker to join the grounds crew. You will work under the Golf Course Foreman to help maintain turf and grounds, operate and service golf course equipment, and prepare the course for daily play.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to perform outdoor work in varying weather, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior experience with golf course maintenance equipment is preferred, and you may undergo competency testing as part of the HR

Qualifications

• Understands written and verbal instructions.
• Experience operating riding and greens mowers and related turf equipment.
• May be required to complete tests to evaluate equipment competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining golf course turf and grounds.
• Operate and maintain various golf course equipment for mowing greens, fairways, tees and rough areas.
• Prepare the course for recreational use and adjust tee markers, bunkers, and holes as needed.
• Apply pesticides, fertilizers, and perform routine maintenance on turf equipment.
• Report repairs and maintenance needs to supervisor.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading instructions

Written communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Riding mowers

Green mowers

Sprayers

Aerators

Debris blowers

Job description

City of Memphis is seeking a Golf Course Maintenance Worker to join the grounds crew. You will work under the Golf Course Foreman to help maintain turf and grounds, operate and service golf course equipment, and prepare the course for daily play.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to perform outdoor work in varying weather, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior experience with golf course maintenance equipment is preferred, and you may undergo competency testing as part of the HR