Hands-On Golf Course Groundskeeper — State Park

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Insurance (Individual andFamily

Flex Spending / HRA option

Paid Time Off

Overtime eligibility

Paid Holidays

Deferred compensation (401K)

Wellness program

Park familiarization visits

Golf privileges at Lincoln Homestead

Job summary

Landscape Gardener at Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield, Kentucky, is a full-time role within the Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet. The position focuses on daily care of an 18-hole golf course and supporting a team of maintenance personnel to keep the grounds in excellent condition.

Candidate must be hands-on, able to operate power equipment outdoors, and possess a valid driver's license. Benefits include health and life insurance, paid time off, and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, or related.
• Associate degree or technical training in horticulture can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. ISA Arborist or other trade certs can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Mowing of greens, fairways, and grounds.
• Irrigation system operation and maintenance.
• Sand bunker maintenance and turf care.
• Chemical and fertilizer applications.
• Golf course setup for play and events.
• Equipment maintenance and repair of landscaping machinery.
• Landscape installation and ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training in horticulture substitution

Job description

Landscape Gardener at Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield, Kentucky, is a full-time role within the Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet. The position focuses on daily care of an 18-hole golf course and supporting a team of maintenance personnel to keep the grounds in excellent condition.

Candidate must be hands-on, able to operate power equipment outdoors, and possess a valid driver's license. Benefits include health and life insurance, paid time off, and overtime eligibility.