MWR Motor Vehicle Operator (Greenskeeper)

NAVBASE San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVBASE San Diego on base golf course grounds team is seeking a maintenance professional to keep turf in playing condition. The role requires knowledge of seeding, mowing, replacing grasses and the use of soils, chemicals and equipment used in golf course upkeep.

Applicants should understand environmental control methods and be able to obtain environmental training certification; a valid driver’s license is preferred for operating vehicles on base.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ground maintenance and turf management for golf courses.
• Experience with seeding, mowing and grass replacement.
• Knowledge of soils, chemicals and equipment used in maintenance.
• Familiarity with environmentally approved control methods.
• Must be able to obtain environmental training certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and turf of golf course in playing condition.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides and manage turf health.
• Operate maintenance equipment as required.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Soil knowledge

Chemicals handling

Mowing/equipment

Grass diseases

Environmental methods

Job description

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the grounds and turf of golf course in playing condition. Must have a working knowledge of ground maintenance and accepted methods used in seeding, mowing and replacing grasses used on golf courses and bowling greens.

Must have knowledge of soils, chemicals, equipment used for maintenance and upkeep of golf courses and bowling greens, common grass diseases and pests and environmentally approved methods used for their control and eradication.

Must possess or be able to obtain certificate of completion of environmental training.

A current driver's license is required when operating vehicles.