Greenskeeper III

Sun City West Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun City West Inc. is seeking a Greenskeeper III to maintain the golf course, including mowing, trimming, weed control, and irrigation work. You may lead assigned workers on special projects and ensure safety and attendance standards are met.

Qualified candidates will have three years of golf course maintenance experience, at least one year in a supervisory role, and knowledge of chemicals, drainage, and irrigation systems. Arizona driver’s license is preferred; Pest Control license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three years of golf course maintenance experience.
• One year of supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Experience with chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers and soil conditioners.
• Knowledge of drainage methods, watering practices and irrigation systems.
• Ability to communicate in English; bilingual Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course areas including mowing fairways, greens, tees, and roughs.
• Rake and edge traps, weed abatement and seasonal maintenance tasks.
• Assist in irrigation system maintenance and repair, drainage work.
• Review worksite for safety and security issues before shifts; train assigned staff as needed.
• Work weekends/overtime as required and maintain good attendance.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Supervisory experience

Chemicals handling

Irrigation knowledge

English communication

Job description

Greenskeeper III# Greenskeeper IIIStart Date 10/20/2026## OverviewSalary Range$19.71 - $28.22 HourlyLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelNoneTravel PercentageNoneCategoryOther## Description**POSITION SUMMARY** To participate in all work activities and perform a variety of technical tasks as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant. May lead assigned workers on special projects.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)* Maintenance and upkeep of assigned golf course to include mowing fairways, greens, tees, and roughs, raking and edging traps, and weed abatement.* Before each shift, review your worksite ensuring there are no existing or potential safety issues or security risks.* Perform and assist in gardening duties which may include planting and trimming trees and flowers.* Maintain tee boxes and greens; change cups and move tee markers.* Maintain turf to include annual aerification and overseeding, application of chemicals in accordance with manufacturers specifications.* Operation, cleaning and maintenance of pneumatic devices and hand tools, light equipment, company provided trucks and tractors in the field and in the pro and maintenance shops.* Assists in the repair and installation of irrigation equipment and systems.* Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.* Work with assigned employees in the work area providing training as necessary.* Participate in the operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.* Participate in annual overseeding and perform all functions associated with this function.* Have the ability to operate all machinery, mow greens, tees, fairways, and rough, including heavy equipment. (Front-end loader, backhoe, trencher, and a variety of hand and power tools.)* Must be able to work weekends and overtime on short notice.* Maintains consistent record of acceptable attendance and punctuality according to policy guidelines.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**Takes direction from the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Responsibilities include training employees and ensuring projects meet timelines and requirements.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** Sufficient Training and education to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills and qualifications are required.* Three years of increasingly responsible experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, planting, cultivating, pruning and maintaining shrubs and turf grasses; or horticulture including* One year of supervisory or lead responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience* Experience in the proper and safe use of chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers and soil conditioners.* Knowledge in drainage methods, watering practices and a variety of irrigation systems and their computers.* Ability to verbally communicate business and safety information in English with customers, co-workers, supervisors, or others whose primary language is English. Ability to communicate bilingually to our Spanish speaking employees is highly desired.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**Valid Arizona driver's license and good driving record for insurance purposes. Certified Pest Control license preferred.