Performs the daily maintenance and preparation of the golf course; assists the Golf Course Superintendent with the supervision of seasonal staff; and the implementation of agronomic and course conditioning tasks.
Essential Job Functions
Safely operates equipment such as mowers, blowers, irrigation equipment and other golf course maintenance related equipment. Lead maintenance crew by example.
Cleans machinery after each use.
Cuts grass, weeds and bushes, rakes leaves, trims trees and bushes and removes cuttings.
Waters turf grass when necessary.
Loads and unloads materials.
Collects litter and empties garbage cans.
Fills and distributes water coolers.
Cleans golf course restrooms.
Maintains all grounds.
Assists with the maintenance of golf course maintenance equipment.
Assists with the supervision of seasonal staff.
Assists in the planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and other facilities on golf course.
Assists in the preparation and application of proper fertilizers and nutrients.
Assists in operating and maintaining drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
Assists in maintaining course in proper playing condition.
Enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members and guests on course in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Other Duties
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)
Knowledge of--
Ability to--
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience:
Two (2) years’ experience in golf course operations with at least 1 year being in a golf course maintenance department operating various equipment. One (1) year supervisory experience (does not have to be at a golf course).
Licenses or Certificates:
Valid driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations.
Special Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age.
Subject to background investigation.
Physical Demands:
Work requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, standing for long periods of time, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds. Works indoors and outdoors. Potential exposure to inclement weather.
Unusual Demands:
None.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $20.00 per hour
Grade H10, hourly position
Department of Parks and Recreation, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course
Position closing date: May 29, 2026
Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on May 30th.
Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.
Founded in 1654, Calvert County is one of the oldest counties in the United States with a rich and diverse history. Residents and visitors alike enjoy this quiet, waterside community nestled between the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. A lively of arts and entertainment culture, water-based recreation and family-friendly attractions keep our locals and visitors entertained year-round. It’s easy to see why Calvert County’s small town character continues to attract newcomers as one of the best areas to live, work and raise a family.
Though it’s Maryland’s smallest county in land area – 213 square miles – Calvert County is home to more than 90,000 people and has one of the highest standards of living in the state. Prince Frederick, the county seat, is located 35 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles south of Baltimore.
Within easy reach of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Joint Base Andrews, Annapolis, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Calvert County is home to several major industries including defense contracting, information technology, tourism, energy, advanced manufacturing and administrative services.
Calvert County is governed by a five-member board of county commissioners elected to four-year terms. The county employs nearly 1,300 people in 11 departments who are committed to providing excellent customer service and transparency in all we do.
