Golf Course Turf Specialist

Position Introduction:

Performs golf course maintenance and other landscape duties on the golf course property. The golf course turf specialist uses and operates golf course maintenance and/or landscaping tools and equipment as needed, to maintain golf course property and landscapes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Mowing and maintaining of greens, tees, fairways, rough, native areas and any other areas as directed by supervisor.
• Raking, trimming and maintaining of bunkers as directed by supervisor.
• Hand-watering of turf areas as directed by supervisor.
• Hand trimming/edging cart paths, curbs, trees, etc. as directed by supervisor.
• Application of some pesticides and fertilizers under the direction and supervision of supervisor. - Operates and uses golf course maintenance equipment and tools correctly and safely.
• Ensures that the assigned equipment being used is working at all times; refills fuel daily; cleans equipment daily; and reports equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately.
• Provides basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent and returns equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility.
• Informs supervisor of any issues. problems, or failures on or around the golf course property immediately.
• Performs other duties essential to the operation.

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Required Education and Experience:

• None.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.

Department Preferences:

• Previous professional experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.
• Previous experience working in the turf and landscape maintenance industry.
• Previous experience completing preventative maintenance.