Golf Division Greenskeeper

City of Richmond; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking a qualified Grounds/Facilities Supervisor for Highland Lake and Glen Miller Golf Courses. The role oversees daily course maintenance, equipment operation, and project coordination to ensure optimal playing conditions and a pristine environment.

Required are knowledge of turf management, safety practices, and strong organizational skills. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with technical turf credentials accepted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Landscape Architecture.
• Associates/Technical degree in Turf and Landscape Management or related field.
• Experience in golf course maintenance or greenskeeping.
• Knowledge of turf management practices and disease/pest control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily course maintenance activities.
• Oversee greens, fairways, tees, bunkers, and other course features.
• Diagnose turf conditions and recommend treatments.
• Manage inventory of tools, chemicals, and equipment.
• Coordinate improvement projects and work with vendors.
• Prepare areas for events and tournaments.
• Maintain records of maintenance schedules and chemical applications.
• Report progress to the Director of Golf Operations.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

OSHA safety policies

Turf chemical applications

Computers/software/equipment

Communication skills

Task assignment

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Associate/Technical degree in Turf & Landscape Management

Tools

Trucks and equipment operation

Inventory management software

Job description

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate semiskilled work overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the golf course and surrounding grounds, ensuring optimal playing conditions and a pristine environment. This position focuses on supervising course maintenance activities, managing inventory, and coordinating improvement projects for Highland Lake Golf Course and Glen Miller Golf Course. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Golf Operations.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Plan and execute daily course maintenance, including mowing, seeding, sodding, and irrigation.
• Oversee the care of greens, fairways, tee boxes, bunkers, and other course features.
• Diagnose turf conditions and recommend treatments for grass-related diseases, pests, and infestations.
• Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, and other landscaping features to enhance course aesthetics.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, ensuring proper functionality and water conservation.
• Perform basic repairs on equipment and irrigation systems as needed.
• Manage the inventory of tools, chemicals, and equipment to ensure availability and efficiency.
• Initiate and oversee construction and maintenance improvement projects, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized work as required.
• Collaborates with the Director of Golf Operations to help coordinate and distribute daily work tasks among staff.
• Prepare areas for special events, tournaments, and other golf course activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, chemical applications, and equipment use.
• Submit regular reports to the Director of Golf Operations regarding course conditions, project progress, and inventory needs.
• Operates various trucks/equipment/tools in the performance of duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of golf course maintenance, including grass lengths and cross-cutting; department trucks, equipment, and facility upkeep, with the ability to complete repairs; and organizational rules, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of department and OSHA safety policies; turf chemical applications; and assessing course conditions and treating turf diseases. Skill in using computers, software, and equipment; customer service; and professional phone communication. Ability to assign daily work, verify documents for accuracy, compose correspondence, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work courteously with the public and maintain effective relationships with associates, clients, departments, agencies, vendors, and the public.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Landscape Architecture. Associates/Technical degree in Applied Science in Turf and Landscape Management, Science in Horticulture and Landscape Technology Landscape Construction and Management, or equivalent combination of education and considerable experience required.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting,speaking or hearing and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms andoccasionally requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing andpushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required forexpressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive informationat normal spoken word levels; work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment; work regularlyrequires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure tovibration and frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near movingmechanical parts, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather);work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license in the State of Indiana.
• Pesticide applicator license preferred
• CPR/ First aid Certified