MWR Greenskeeper

Summary

Plans, schedules, directs, and performs work required to properly maintain a golf course. Responsible for the general care and upkeep of golf tees, fairways, bunkers, hazards, putting greens, golf flags, sand traps, and other facilities on golf courses, lawn bowling greens, and other special lawn areas.

Duties

• Plans, schedules, directs, and performs work required to properly maintain a golf course. Responsible for the general care and upkeep of golf tees, fairways, bunkers, hazards, putting greens, golf flags, sand traps, and other facilities on golf courses, lawn bowling greens, and other special lawn areas. Recommends alterations to improve playing conditions; and directs lower level employees in the installation of authorized alterations. Determines and recommends the type of grass and other types of turf to be used. Diagnoses lawn and grass diseases, and applies proper curative treatments. Determines when grounds are in suitable playing condition, when use should be prohibited, and when regular greens should be withdrawn from play and temporary greens substituted. May operate a variety of vehicles. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: 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 driver's license is required when operating vehicles.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How to apply

Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.