Laborer

U.S. Department of the Navy; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks a golf course maintenance worker for its facility in Virginia Beach. Responsibilities include maintaining golf course grounds, operating turf maintenance equipment, and ensuring the course remains in top condition. The role requires a general understanding of lawn care and willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• General knowledge of lawn care.
• Must be able to operate various turf maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of golf course tees and rough areas.
• Operate turf maintenance equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Clean building interiors and paint during the off-season.

Skills

Lawn care

Ability to operate mowers

Use of hand tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

This position is located in the Naval Support Activity, Regional Support Services Program, Morale Welfare and Recreation Department, Commercial Activities Division, Golf Branch. Incumbent is to perform a variety of duties necessary for the maintenance of the golf course tees, rough and adjacent areas to keep them in the best possible playing condition. This position is located at MWR-JEBLC/FT. STORY EAGLE HAVEN GOLF COURSE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
Duties

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties necessary for the maintenance of the golf course tees, rough and adjacent areas to keep them in the best possible playing condition.

Performs a variety of golf course maintenance tasks, such as changing cups and moving tee markers, removing trash, mowing tees, collars an aprons, green and tee banks, rough and adjacent areas; raking and edging bunkers; removing leaves and debris; hand watering greens and other areas; aerating and topdressing; preparing ground for sod or seed and installing same; installing and maintaining trees and ornamental shrubs; installing and maintaining flower beds; assisting with installing and maintaining irrigation and drainage systems; etc. May apply fertilizers and soil conditioners under direct supervision. Assist in maintaining course accessories such as ball washers, shoe brushes, etc.

Operates all types of basic power turf maintenance equipment, including but not limited to; greens mowers, both walking and riding triplex types; out front rotary mowers, push mowers, brush cutters, provided the opportunity to learn to operate tractors with various attachments and/or tractor loader/backhoes. Operates a variety of related equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, chippers, hedge trimmers, blowers, tillers, edgers, etc. Uses all types of hand tools such as rakes shovels, hoes, axes, etc.

Services equipment before use; may do minor repairs and adjustments as necessary. Cleans equipment after use and informs Equipment Manager of problems encountered.

Cleans building interiors, including bathrooms and replenishes supplies as necessary. Paints interior spaces; repairs and paints course accessories during the off-season.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)
• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be willing to work irregular schedule weekend, holidays and seasonal work.

Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

The employee must be able to follow verbal instructions.

Ability to read and write is preferred.

Must have a general knowledge of lawn care, ability to operate mowers, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.

Must be able to drive vehicles such as pick up trucks.

The ability to operate all types of turf equipment is strongly preferred.