Assistant Greenskeeper

Assistant Greenskeeper #04858 (No license or certification) | Parks & Recreation Type: Full Time Posted Date: 07/07/2026 Under direction, assists a Greenskeeper in the specialized maintenance work required for the proper and efficient care of turf and land areas of a regulation golf course; operates specialized equipment designed specifically for golf course maintenance; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Assists a Greenskeeper in the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks necessary for the proper care of the tees, fairways, roughs, and greens. Operates various types of power mower equipment to mow greens straight and true and cut roughs and fairways to the designated heights, exercising care not to injure turf or shrubbery. Sow seeds, replaces sod, removes weeds from the turf and sand traps, and rakes sand traps. May apply lime fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides in the prescribed amounts. Uses the underground irrigation system to water tees, fairways, and greens. Top-dresses, spikes and aerifies greens. Changes the pin location on the greens. Uses fairways leaf sweeper, removes refuse, and performs other chores in order to keep the playing surface up to standards established for the sport. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the specialized equipment and methods used in caring for golf courses. Knowledge of preparing soil for planting. Knowledge of the proper care of specialized turf surfaces. Knowledge of the measures required to maintain equipment and the proper use of fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of the position. LICENSES: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Possession of a current and valid certificate as a commercial pesticide applicator or a commercial pesticide operator issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection may be required. HOURS: Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm (from October to April) from 5:00am to 1:30pm (from May to September). This is a union, civil service position offering full county benefits. The County of Passaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements Education: High School Diploma/GED. License: See above. NJ residency and possession of a NJ Driver’s License is required. County residency is preferred. Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. Any appointments made from posting which involve movement between unit scopes, may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope. As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.