Golf Course Maintenance Assistant

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re currently searching for a Golf Course Maintenance Assistant to join our Rec Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission to promote and support the wellbeing of the Hokie Community. This role is part of the Recreational Sports department, a collaborative and student-centered organization committed to enhancing wellbeing, physical activity, sport, and fitness through high-quality facilities, programs, and experiences for the campus community. The Assistant will support the daily maintenance, conditioning, and presentation of the Virginia Tech Golf Course and surrounding grounds. They will perform a wide range of turfgrass and landscape maintenance duties to help ensure the course is safe, playable, and maintained to a high standard for students, faculty, staff, guests, and other users. This role also plays an important support role in the day-to-day operation of the maintenance team by assisting with the hiring, training, and scheduling of part-time staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, athletics field maintenance, or similar outdoor maintenance work.
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor labor on a regular basis.
Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment and tools or ability to learn quickly.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Ability to assist with directing and supporting part-time staff in daily work assignments.
Ability to work early morning hours, as well as weekends and holidays as needed.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience on a golf course maintenance crew.
Experience helping train, schedule, or lead part-time or seasonal employees.
Basic knowledge of turfgrass maintenance and golf course conditioning practices.
Familiarity with irrigation systems and basic troubleshooting.
Experience operating specialized golf course equipment such as triplex mowers, utility vehicles, bunker rakes, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

Support the daily maintenance, conditioning, and presentation of the Virginia Tech Golf Course and surrounding grounds.
Perform a wide range of turfgrass and landscape maintenance duties.
Assist with the hiring, training, and scheduling of part-time staff.
Operate maintenance equipment and tools.
Perform physically demanding outdoor labor on a regular basis.
Direct and support part-time staff in daily work assignments.