MWR Greenskeeper (MVO)

MWR Greenskeeper (MVO)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): San Diego, California

Salary Range: $21.32 - $21.32 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the grounds and turf of golf course in playing condition.

Major Duties:

• Responsible for the general care and upkeep of golf tees, fairways, bunkers, hazards, putting greens, golf flags, sand traps, and other facilities on golf courses, lawn bowling greens, and other special lawn areas. Oversees and guides lower level employees in the cutting and watering of course. Helps in diagnosing lawn and grass diseases, and applies proper curative treatments. Rakes sand traps, and replaces with fresh sand as may be required. May operate a variety of vehicles and or tractors, using attachments to till, cultivate and grade new turf areas. Cuts turf on green and tee areas using hand and power mower. Connects hose and sprinkler systems at designated points to irrigate turf. Ensures areas are policed and that trash and garbage are disposed of properly. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must have a working knowledge of ground maintenance and accepted methods used in seeding, mowing and replacing grasses used on golf courses and bowling greens. Must have knowledge of soils, chemicals, equipment used for maintenance and upkeep of golf courses and bowling greens; common grass diseases and pests and environmentally approved methods used for therir conrol and eradication. Must possess or be able to obtain certificate of completion of environmental training. A current driver's license is required when operating vehicles.

How to Apply: Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-11