Golf Maintenance Worker III

City of Victoria TX; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

TMRS retirement with company match

Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

City of Victoria TX is seeking a Golf Maintenance Worker III to serve as a senior/lead operator, performing highly skilled golf-course maintenance and specialized equipment operation. The role assists the Superintendent with daily operations, course setup, projects, and maintaining course standards.

The position requires leading by example, training Level 1/2 operators, and coordinating maintenance tasks, with responsibilities in irrigation, turf establishment, and safety-focused practices.

Qualifications

• Leads by example and may train others in safe operation and maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to lead assigned work without formal supervisory authority.
• Requires ongoing department-required advanced training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform as senior/lead operator in highly skilled golf-course maintenance.
• Train and mentor Level 1 and 2 operators in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Read manuals and assist with troubleshooting of golf-course equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance, course setup, and special event/tournament prep.
• Assist with irrigation inspection, turf establishment, and fertilization operations.

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Golf Maintenance Worker III serves as a senior/lead operator performing highly skilled golf-course maintenance, specialized equipment operation, troubleshooting, and work coordination. The employee performs the full range of Level 1 and Level 2 duties and assists the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent with daily operations, training, course setup, projects, and maintaining established course standards.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions of Golf Operator I and Golf Operator II.
• Serves as a lead Maintenance Worker for assigned work areas, mowing operations, projects, or daily assignments as directed by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Leads by example and assists with planning and sequencing daily golf-course maintenance assignments.
• Trains and mentors Level 1 and Level 2 operators in safe operation, cleaning, inspection, adjustment, and routine maintenance of golf-course equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment operating and maintenance manuals and assists team members with equipment operation and routine trouble shooting.
• Operates and assists with troubleshooting specialized reel mowers, greens equipment, tractors, loaders, utility vehicles, and other golf-course equipment.
• Performs advanced turf-maintenance operations and assists supervisor in maintaining consistent mowing, grooming, and course-detail standards.
• Assists with irrigation inspection, timing/control adjustments, troubleshooting, and authorized repair or replacement of components.
• Assists with turf establishment and renovation projects including sod, seed, top dressing, aerification, Veri cutting, spiking, and related work.
• Assists with fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide, and turf-treatment operations in accordance with applicable training, licensing, safety requirements, and supervisory direction.
• Performs or coordinates detailed bunker maintenance, hole changing, trimming, course setup, and special event/tournament preparation.
• Assists with equipment readiness by identifying recurring maintenance issues, tracking needed repairs, and communicating priorities to supervisor.
• May serve as the senior Maintenance Worker on duty and provide continuity of operations in the absence of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent with directed; does not assume supervisory authority unless specifically assigned.
• Assists with evaluating equipment needs and identifying opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, safety, and course conditions.
• Assists with special projects and performs other related duties as required or assigned for business needs.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to various weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, dangerous tools, equipment, machinery, and potential exposure to infections diseases. May be required to traverse uneven surfaces and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• Meets the minimum qualifications for Golf Maintenance Worker II
• Demonstrated successful performance at Level 2 or an equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating Level 3 competencies.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and any required licenses/ certifications applicable to assigned duties.
• Completes department-required advanced training and certifications applicable to golf-course equipment, turf management, chemical application, irrigation, or other assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to train others and lead assigned work without requiring formal supervisory authority.

Benefits

• The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

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01 Are you 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have three (3) years of golf course or landscape equipment maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No

05 Have you previously worked at a golf course or in a recreation facility setting?

• Yes, with significant responsibilities
• Yes, with some responsiblities
• No

06 Are you comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat or cold?

• Yes
• No

07 How critical is safety and efficiency in a work environment?

• Both safety and efficiency are equally important, and I try to balance them in my work.
• Safety is my top priority, but I also strive for efficiency without compromising safety.
• Efficiency is more important to me, though I try to consider safety when possible.

08 Please select all that apply that describe your experience using different parks maintenance equipment:

• Zero-turn mower
• Tri-deck mower
• String trimmer (weed eater)
• Edger
• Pole saw
• Woodchipper
• Pressure washer
• Trailer towing (under 16ft, non-gooseneck)
• Athletic field striping or chalking equipment
• Splash pad testing equipment (i.e. OPR and UV equipment)

09 Why do you want to work for the Victoria Parks & Recreation department?

• Required Question