Remote International Golf Course Superintendent Jobs

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This position is located at the Naval Station Mayport, Morale, Welfare and Recreation(MWR) Department, Golf. The primary purpose of this position is to repair and maintaingolf course equipment and vehicles.
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In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Equipment Maintenance & Overhaul

• Performs daily checks, adjustments, preventative maintenance, on-the-spot repairs, and major overhauls on three primary classes of equipment:
  
  • Light Equipment: Push mowers, walking greens mowers, weed eaters, edgers, sod cutters, chain saws, blowers, fertilizer spreaders, top dressers, and range ball machines.
  • Medium-Light Equipment: Riding greens mowers, sand pros, utility carts, gas/electric golf carts, and pesticide sprayers.
  • Medium Equipment: Fairway mowers, rough units, tractors, backhoes, and front-end loaders.
• Troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical components, including carburetors, spark plugs, starters, points, throttles, brakes, transmission clutches, steering assemblies, bearings, drive belts, chains, head gaskets, seals, differentials, distributors, fuel filters, and fuel pumps.
• Maintains and rebuilds advanced fluid-power systems, including hydraulic lifts, direct-drive hydraulics, and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Diagnoses and repairs 12V and 48V electrical systems, including wiring, solenoids, and ignition systems, and provides technical advice on electric golf cart repairs.

Specialized Turf & Precision Cutting Unit Maintenance

• Checks and adjusts reel cutting units to ensure proper height, fineness of cut, and appropriate displacement of clippings.
• Performs precision replacement and calibration of mower blades, reels, and bedknives.
• Operates specialized machining and fabrication equipment, utilizing both electric and acetylene welding to repair, modify, or reinforce equipment frames and brackets.

Operations, Fuel, & Inventory Management

• Manages fuel and lubricant allocations, ensuring correct grades of oil, fuel, and fuel mixtures are utilized for each specific machine.
• Maintains written documentation of fuel consumption, tracked by individual operator and machine.
• Monitors and maintains the stock of tools, parts, and supplies required for continuous equipment upkeep.
• Conducts market research to obtain pricing on parts, tools, and supplies, and submits procurement lists to the Golf Course Superintendent for approval.

Training, Safety, & Record Keeping

• Trains golf department employees on the safe operation, daily maintenance, and minor on-the-spot adjustments of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintains up-to-date equipment and repair logs for all fleet assets.
• Ensures proper care and utilization of shop tools in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Maintains tool and equipment storage facilities in a clean, organized, and secure manner to ensure easy access.

Facility & Infrastructure Support

• Performs structural repairs and renovations on the golf maintenance building as required, including the replacement of siding and other structural components.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of the golf course irrigation system, including the troubleshooting and replacement of seals, valves, and sprinkler heads.

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Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must lift up to 120 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must have a complete knowledge of mechanics, be familiar with hydraulics and transmissions and be able to trouble-shoot and repair equipment and vehicles.
• Must have two (2) years of documented experience as a mechanic for full performance level.
• Must be able to plan work and follow complex repair manuals and diagnose repairsrequired.
• Must be able to operate a wide variety of specialized tools, both light andheavy, necessary for the maintenance and repairs (i.e., drill press, electric/acetylenewelders, engine analyzer, valve grinder, voltmeter, multimeter, reel grinder, tire changer,battery charger, etc.)

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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