(HRY) Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Calvert County Government; Lusby (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert County Government's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a grounds maintenance aide to assist in daily golf course upkeep under supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent.

The role involves operating mowers, irrigation equipment, raking leaves, trimming trees and bushes, watering turf, cleaning facilities, and supporting public safety and cleanliness on the course.

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade.
• Six (6) months experience working in golf course, park, landscape, or general grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates equipment such as mowers, blowers, irrigation equipment and other golf course maintenance related equipment.
• Cleans machinery after each use. Reports machinery/equipment problems to immediate supervisor.
• Cuts grass, weeds and bushes; Rakes leaves.
• Trims trees and bushes and removes cuttings.
• Waters turf grass as necessary.
• Loads and unloads materials.
• Collects litter and empties garbage cans.
• Fills and distributes water coolers.
• Cleans golf course restrooms.
• Performs related work as required.

Job description

Job Description

Assists in the daily maintenance and preparation of the golf course under the supervision and direction of the Golf Course Superintendent.

Essential Job Functions

Safely operates equipment such as mowers, blowers, irrigation equipment and other golf course maintenance related equipment. Cleans machinery after each use. Reports machinery/equipment problems to immediate supervisor. Cuts grass, weeds and bushes; Rakes leaves. Trims trees and bushes and removes cuttings. Waters turf grass as necessary. Loads and unloads materials. Collects litter and empties garbage cans. Fills and distributes water coolers. Cleans golf course restrooms.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of-- Basic practices in the care of golf course turf grass and associated facilities. Ability to-- Operate all of the equipment required for golf course maintenance. Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications

(Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full‑time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education

Completion of the tenth grade.

Experience

Six (6) months experience working in golf course, park, landscape, or general grounds maintenance.

Licenses or Certificates

Valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years of age. Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands

Work requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stopping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.

Unusual Demands

None.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt.

Compensation Steps

Pay rate: $18.46 per hour Grade H05, hourly position, up to 40 hours per week Department of Parks and Recreation

Position closing date

September 14, 2026

Important Dates and Notes

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on September 14, 2026. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on September 15th. A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Overview

Calvert County Government offers a wide range of benefits to enhance the lifestyle of our employees and the lifestyle of their families and dependents.