Senior Technician - Washington Golf Course

Cleveland Metroparks • Newburgh Heights, OH

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About The Position

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking a Golf Senior Technician at Washington Golf
Course. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the overall health,
playability, and appearance of the golf course by performing a wide range of
skilled and semi‑skilled tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong technical
expertise in irrigation, turf maintenance, and equipment operation, along with
the ability to work independently and uphold high standards of precision and
care. In addition to hands‑on responsibilities, this role contributes to team
development by training others in proper equipment use, maintenance practices, and safety procedures, ensuring the course is maintained efficiently and
consistently at a professional level.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 year degree or relevant experience in turfgrass science.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance tasks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the State of Ohio.
• Some experience with basic maintenance and repair of golf turf equipment.
• Must possess or obtain a pesticide license within 6 months. (CAT 8 Turf endorsement preferred)
• Familiar with golf etiquette and the rules of golf.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership consistent with teamwork approach that recognizes the contribution of all employees.
• Keeps current with new production methods, techniques, and materials by work assignment locations.
• Possess the necessary written and oral communication skills to communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work on golf course irrigation and drainage.
• Performs skilled work in golf grounds maintenance including; cutting cups, raking bunkers, and mowing greens, tees, and fairways while exercising a degree of independent judgement.
• Semi-skilled in the maintenance and repair of turf equipment including, but not limited to golf carts, triplex mowers, fairway mowers, utility carts, rough mowers.
• Possesses the ability to grind and set up reels for fairway, greens, and tee mowers.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge and proficiency in the handling and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Understands how to calibrate tank sprayers and material spreaders for application of products on the golf course.
• Understands, operates and maintains the following equipment: Green, tee, and fairways mowers, greens roller, tractors, topdressers, spreaders, and other related turf equipment.
• Trains other team members in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Performs assigned duties with efficiency and attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree