Turf Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $42,052.19 - $73,591.44 Annually
Location : BURKE LAKE PARK & GOLF COURSE, 7315 OX RD, FAIRFAX STATION (FM02), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01202
Department: Park Authority
Opening Date: 08/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S13
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Maintenance Worker to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Recenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.
This position reports directly to the superintendent. General duties include that of mowing, watering, fertilizing, applying pesticides, fixing irrigation issues, and various other cultural practices within the environment. This position will report to work at Burke Lake Golf Course but may work at any of the other parks within the Managed Parks section as needed. Under the direction of the superintendent, this position maintains the grounds turf and facilities of a golf course and applies pesticides, fertilizers and other grounds and turf management materials on site. Additionally, the position plants and prunes trees and shrubs on site; completes various landscape tasks including propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting materials on site; reconstructs, edges, and fills sand traps on golf course. The position sets up golf course for play including changing holes, rotating tee markers, servicing water cooler and ball washers, and removing trash; manually irrigates turf and ornamentals on site. Operates various golf course grounds maintenance and mowing equipment and specialized turf management equipment.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete summary of their relevant experience. We strongly encourage this summary to be comprehensive, as this information will be reviewed to verify qualifications for all candidates and determine compensation for the selectee.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Collects and/or disposes of refuse, yard debris, recyclables, and other solid waste materials;
• Assists customers at homeowner's disposal facility;
• Assists with spill cleanup and traffic control onsite at the disposal facility as well as throughout the county;
• Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;
• Removes, cleans, and replaces manhole covers;
• Inspects and repairs sewer lines and sewer cave ins;
• Assists in the operation of sewer rodding machines;
• Mixes and pours concrete for foundations or other construction repair work;
• Assists pumping station operators in the maintenance and minor repair of equipment;
• Operates various types of trucks (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher) for transporting equipment, tools, or crews to job sites;
• Reads meters;
• Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter;
• Loads and unloads trucks;
• Moves furniture, heavy equipment, and materials;
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving and making minor repairs to furniture);
• Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, and downspouts;
• Applies pesticides, fertilizer, and other chemicals under supervision of a certified pest applicator;
• Maintains and repairs grounds and turf (i.e., reconditioning, vegetation control, and repairs);
• Repairs irrigation systems (i.e., sprinklers, valves, and pipes);
• Performs various landscaping tasks, to include propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting;
• Performs minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance;
• Operates tractors and mowers, chain saws, or cutoff saws;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete;
• Working knowledge of small equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, chain saw, concrete saw and gas generator;
• Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools;
• Knowledge of and the ability to use and perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools, machinery, etc.;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to operate various types of motor vehicles;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor;
• Ability to comprehend and comply with safety practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors.

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with: Riding mowers, Push mowers, Power tools Grounds maintenance equipment, power/hand, Tractor operation, Towing trailers,
• Experience applying fertilizers and pesticides to turfgrass.
• Experience in golf course maintenance
• Custodial experience and Grounds maintenance.
• Registered Technician pesticide license.
• Driver's license
• Experience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to lift supplies, boxes and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be sufficiently mobile to operate push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, climb on and off tractors, riding mowers, use various hand tools. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview; may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 10th grade
• 10th to less than 11th grade
• 11th to less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you currently in possession of a Registered Technician pesticide license?

• Yes
• No

05
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have applying fertilizers to turfgrasses?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

06
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have applying pesticides to turfgrasses?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in golf course maintenance or a related field?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08
What type of experience do you have working with preventive maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment? Check all that apply. (Details must be supported by your application).

• Sharpening mower blades
• Changing fluids & filters
• Changing belts & tires
• None of the above

09
Please indicate which of the following you have at least 3 years of experience working with. Check all that apply.

• Leading a maintenance crew
• Edging and maintaining sand bunkers
• Preforming preventive maintenance on equipment
• Repairing and maintaining cart paths
• Pruning trees and shrubs
• Leaf and debris removal
• Plugging, sodding and repairing greens and tees
• Spot watering turf
• None of the above

10
Please indicate which of the following equipment you have at least 3 years of experience operating. Check all that apply.

• Operating a tractor/bucket loader with attachments
• Operating skid-steers with attachments
• Operating reel type mowers
• Operating rotary mowers
• Operating leaf blowers
• Operating chainsaws
• Operating aerators
• Operating boom sprayers
• None of the above

11
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you operating a reel type mower on a golf course?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

Required Question