Golf Course Turf Specialist

Job Description

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

Functions of the Golf Course Maintenance Worker are as Follows :

• Mowing and maintaining of greens, tees, fairways, rough, native areas and any other areas as directed by his / her supervisor.
• Raking, trimming and maintaining of bunkers as directed by his / her supervisor.
• Hand-watering of turf areas as directed by his / her supervisor.
• Hand trimming / edging cart paths, curbs, trees, etc. as directed by his / her supervisor.
• Application of some pesticides and fertilizers under the direction and supervision of his / her supervisor.
• Operates and uses golf course maintenance equipment and tools correctly and safely as directed by his / her supervisor.
• 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 his / her supervisor of any issues. problems or failures on or around the golf course property immediately.
• Performs other duties essential to the operation as directed by his / her supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required Education : None

Skills :

• Ability to community effectively in writing and verbally
• Basic math skills
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions.

Certifications :

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University equipment, or ability to obtain within 30-days of hire.

Advertised Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, and engage in repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift, stand, move, crouch, push and pull.
• Position works outside in varied weather patterns.

Department Preferences :

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

Supervision :

Will report to the Director of Golf Course Grounds & Maintenance and will receive general supervision from leadership grounds personnel.

Special Instructions : If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit

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