Groundskeeper – Contracted Position
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The United States Golf Association is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Groundskeeper / Agronomist for a part-time contracted position supporting the maintenance and care of turfgrass areas across our campus. This part-time role is ideal for students, recent graduates, or individuals pursuing a career in turf management, agronomy, horticulture, or sports field management. The Groundskeeper / Agronomist will support daily conditioning efforts, implementing best practices in turf maintenance, turf health, irrigation, and environmental stewardship for a high-end campus setting. Equipment and materials will be provided.
| 40% |
Routine Grounds Maintenance & Turf Management· Oversee and maintain two autonomous mowers, including performance monitoring, mow pattern management, and weekly blade replacement.· Maintain hardscape edging, pathways, landscape borders, and natural surface areas throughout campus.· Monitor turf conditions and identify stress, weeds, disease, and irrigation issues.· Perform weed control, hand weeding, seasonal cleanup, debris removal, and general grounds maintenance.· Remove leaves, pine straw, grass clippings, and other debris to maintain campus appearance.· Refresh sand in designated landscape areas as needed.· Perform weekly blowing and cleanup of grounds, walkways, and parking areas.· Safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools.· Follow all safety standards and best environmental practices.· Support additional projects as assigned. |
40% |
Irrigation System Maintenance· Manage irrigation controller programming, seasonal adjustments, daily system monitoring, and routine repairs.· Conduct wet checks twice weekly during the growing season.· Perform annual irrigation system startup and winterization. |
10% |
Turf Chemical & Fertilization Program· Apply seasonal fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other turf treatments as needed. |
10% |
Seasonal & Additional Services
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Employment Type
Contractor
Job Requirements
Experience Requirements
Prior landscaping, groundskeeping, or golf course maintenance experience is a plus.
Educational Requirements
Current enrollment in, or 2+ years of experience in, turfgrass management, horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, golf course operations, landscaping, or a related field preferred.
Special Requirements
This is a contracted, part-time role
Salary Range
From $30 to $35 per hour
Availability
Overtime Available
No
Date Job is Available
July 1, 2026
Application Details
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates should email their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications for the role to ccampbell@usga.org.
Company Information
Company Name
United States Golf Association (USGA)
Address
3 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Contact Person
Christine Campbell
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