Senior Technician - Seneca

Socket.dev; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking a Senior Technician at Seneca Golf Course to maintain and enhance the quality of its golf facilities. You will work on irrigation systems, equipment maintenance, and turf management to ensure optimal playing conditions and aesthetics.

The role requires an associate degree in turfgrass science or equivalent experience, plus pesticide licensing within six months and a valid driver's license. Leadership and safety focus are essential as you guide the maintenance crew.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in turfgrass science or related experience required.
• Possess or obtain an Ohio Pesticide Applicator’s License (category 8 – turf pests endorsement preferred) within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work on golf course irrigation and drainage systems.
• Conducts routine golf course maintenance, including cutting cups, raking bunkers, and mowing greens, tees, and fairways, while exercising independent judgment.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of turf equipment, including golf carts, triplex mowers, fairway mowers, utility carts, and rough mowers.
• Grinds and sets up reels for fairway, greens, and tee mowers.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in handling and applying pesticides and fertilizers, ensuring proper calibration of sprayers and spreaders.
• Operates and maintains golf course equipment such as greens mowers, rollers, tractors, topdressers, and spreaders.
• Trains team members on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Provides work direction and assigns tasks to team members, as needed.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Turf maintenance

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Pesticide/fertilizer application

Education

Associate’s degree in turfgrass science

Tools

Golf course equipment maintenance

Job description

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking a Senior Technician at Seneca Golf Course to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of its golf courses. This position is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work in golf course maintenance, ensuring optimal playing conditions and overall course aesthetics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs skilled work on golf course irrigation and drainage systems.
• Conducts routine golf course maintenance, including cutting cups, raking bunkers, and mowing greens, tees, and fairways, while exercising independent judgment.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of turf equipment, including golf carts, triplex mowers, fairway mowers, utility carts, and rough mowers.
• Grinds and sets up reels for fairway, greens, and tee mowers.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in handling and applying pesticides and fertilizers, ensuring proper calibration of sprayers and spreaders.
• Operates and maintains golf course equipment such as greens mowers, rollers, tractors, topdressers, and spreaders.
• Trains team members on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Provides work direction and assigns tasks to team members, as needed.

Education, Experience, & Certifications:

Associate’s degree in turfgrass science or related experience required. Possess or obtain an Ohio Pesticide Applicator’s License (category 8 – turf pests endorsement preferred) within the first 6 months of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of turf maintenance practices and golf etiquette.
• Experience in basic maintenance and repair of golf turf equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach that recognizes the contribution of all employees.
• Stays current with new production methods, techniques, and materials to enhance golf course maintenance practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled