Senior Greenskeeper

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Senior Greenskeeper

City of Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, California, United States

Job Description:

Senior Greenskeeper

Description

Description

The position opens Monday, August 31, 2026, and the final filing date is Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for a regular, full-time Senior Greenskeeper to oversee golf course maintenance activities at the two City owned golf courses. The preferred candidate should possess outstanding leadership skills, enthusiasm and be an innovative thinker. The candidate must be able to multitask between the two courses and communicate effectively both written and orally. It is critical that this person leads by example in the field and can maintain effective working relationships with other City staff and customers. The Senior Greenskeeper is expected to assist staff in both the day-to-day maintenance activities and projects at both courses.

Sunnyvale Golf Course is a par 70 regulation 18-hole course with numerous bunker, dog legs, and water holes. Sunnyvale is a well- manicured test of the player's skill stretching out to 6,225 yards. Sunken Garden Golf Course is a 9-hole, 1,502-yard executive course. Sunken Garden is ideal for the beginner golfer with ample practice facilities and shorter length holes.

City of Sunnyvale Benefits:

(*Prorated based on date of hire)

Under general direction plans and directs the maintenance activities and operations of City golf courses; supervises golf course maintenance crews; coordinates golf maintenance activities, programs, and projects with other City divisions and departments; and performs related work as required.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing and participating in daily turfgrass operations, irrigation management, landscaping, equipment operation, and course conditioning activities. The Senior Greenskeeper is expected to maintain an active presence on the course, working alongside staff to achieve exceptional playing conditions and facility standards.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Greenskeeper is the full supervisory classification in the Greenskeeper series. Incumbents are expected to direct the maintenance activities and operations of both City golf courses by actively participating in the overall maintenance of the golf course and facility grounds. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties, including providing technical and functional supervision. This classification is distinguished from the lower-level Greenskeeper classification in that the latter is the entry-level in the series and does not have full supervisory authority. Senior Greenskeeper is distinguished from the higher-level Golf Operations Manager in that the latter has supervisory and budgetary responsibility for the division.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):


WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the field and the office. The ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, such as lifting a bag of concrete or fertilizer, is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this indoor/outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment and drive motorized vehicles. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The base salary for this classification includes pay for potentially hazardous duties as listed in the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND college level coursework equivalent to three classes in turf management and golf course maintenance and one class in Management/Supervision.

Five years of professional experience in golf course maintenance including two years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of:

Knowledge of:

Ability to:


Licenses and Certifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS


Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the posting will close after receiving 75 qualified and complete applications or by Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00pm, whichever is first.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

EXAM PROCESS

Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position.Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral examination process scheduled for Mon day, September 28, 2026 . (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources.)

SELECTION PROCESS

Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in an in-person selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled for the week of October 5, 2026.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any successful candidate, selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). A candidate with education obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service at the candidate's expense to determine its equivalency in the United States. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. If you search ‘education equivalency verification’ or similar online, you will obtain results for agencies that provide this evaluation service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Positions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Employees Association (SEA).

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The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 730-7490 or [email protected] .

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Closing Date/Time: 9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$53.17 - $67.86 Hourly
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