Senior Technician - Seneca Golf Course

Nogcsa; Broadview Heights, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Golf Course, part of Cleveland Metroparks, seeks a Senior Technician to lead skilled maintenance across irrigation, equipment, and turf operations at Seneca Golf Course in Ohio. The role emphasizes safe, efficient upkeep of greens, tees, and fairways while supervising team members and ensuring performance standards.

Ideal candidates have an associates in turfgrass science or related experience, a valid driver’s license, and an Ohio pesticide license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience, & Certifications: Associate's degree in turfgrass science or related experience required.
• Ohio Pesticide Applicator's License (category 8 - turf pests endorsement) within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain irrigation and drainage systems on the golf course.
• Perform routine turf maintenance including cups, bunkers, mowing greens/tees/fairways.
• Repair and maintain golf turf equipment and carts.
• Grind and set up reels for mowers.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers with proper calibration.
• Provide guidance and supervision to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Turf maintenance practices

Golf etiquette

Education

Associate's degree in turfgrass science or related experience

Tools

Golf turf equipment maintenance

Job description

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.

Job Title

Senior Technician

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Seneca Golf Course

Job Status

Interviewing

State

OH

Qualifications

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.

Compensation

Starts at $32.63/hr with a $0.50/hr increase every 6 months until reaching the base rate of $34.13/hour

Start Date

TBD

Company Name

Seneca Golf Course / Cleveland Metroparks

Company Address

1901 E. Edgerton Rd

City

Broadview Hts.

Zip Code

44147

Website

www.clevelandmetroparks.com

Contact Name

Kevin Kolesar

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Contact Phone Number

216-409-5565

About The Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendent Association

The Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendent Association is a professional non-profit organization founded in 1923 with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of American. Our mission is to provide members a network of opportunities to excel professionally by sharing experiences on the maintenance and upkeep of golf courses and contributing to the enjoyment and the vitality of the game of golf.