Golf Course Turf Specialist

Golf Course Turf Specialist

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Category: Grounds and Landscaping

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260474

Organization: Jimmie Austin Golf Course

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm. Overtime, weekends and Holidays as needed.

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted Salary: $12.64 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: None

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 communicate 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:

Physical:

• Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, and engage in repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift, stand, move, crouch, push and pull.

Environmental:

• 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 https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting: Mar 11, 2026

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