Landscape Gardener

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

HRA/Flex spending

Paid time off

Compensatory or overtime eligibility

Paid holidays

Deferred compensation

Wellness incentives

Park familiarization visits

Golf privileges

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Landscape Gardener at Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield, KY. The role involves daily golf course grounds maintenance, mowing, irrigation, and landscape care to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

A hands-on approach with collaboration among maintenance staff is essential. The position requires two years of related experience, high school diploma, and valid driver’s license; substitute credentials may fulfill experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greenskeeping, landscaping, farming, or related experience.
• Substitution of an associate degree or technical training in horticulture for the required experience is allowed.
• A Kentucky Certified Nurseryman or ISA Arborist certification may substitute for the experience.

Responsibilities

• Mowing the grounds and golf course areas.
• Irrigation system maintenance and application.
• Sand bunker maintenance.
• Chemical and fertilizer applications.
• Golf course setup and daily maintenance.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Landscape installation and ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Golf course greens keeping

Landscaping

Fertilizer applications

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Landscape Gardener

Advertisement Closes 10/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade 10

Salary $15.43 - $22.70 Hourly

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Location 5079 Lincoln Park Road Springfield, KY 40069 USA

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or further your career in golf course management while working on a beautifulpark in Springfield, Kentucky. We are currently accepting applications for the Landscape Gardener position atLincoln Homestead State Park.

This position performs the duties of daily care for our picturesque 18-hole golf course. A candidate with theappropriate experience and education will assist a team of golf course maintenance personnel to perform alltasks necessary to maintain and improve an excellent golf course.

This position requires a motivated individual that will employ a "hands-on" approach, and someone that enjoysperforming all the tasks required to present our guests with a great golfing experience.

Responsibilities

• Mowing
• Irrigation application and system maintenance
• Sand bunker maintenance
• Chemical and fertilizer applications
• Golf course set-up
• Equipment maintenance
• Landscape installation and maintenance

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Health insurance (individual and family plans are available)
• Optional Health Reimbursement Account or Flex-Spending and/or Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Paid time off (Vacation and Sick time accumulation)
• Compensatory or overtime eligibility
• Paid holidays
• Optional Deferred Compensation programs (401K, etc.)
• Wellness incentives program
• Complimentary park familiarization visits to other parks for you and your family
• Complimentary golfing privileges at Lincoln Homestead State Park and discounted golf at every otherParks golf course

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, or other related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate degree or technical training in horticulture or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A Kentucky Certified Nurseryman, Certified International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist or other trade certification will substitute for the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Operate power equipment. Exposed to substances commonly associated with landscaping (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.). Exposed to loud noises and sharp objects.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mark Goessling at [e-mail] or 859-336-7461.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D