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Troon

Golf Course Superintendent

Orange Park, FL

$100K/yr

Monitor the health and condition of the turfgrass and other vegetation. * Coordinate irrigation system maintenance and repairs. Staff Management: * Supervise maintenance staff, providing guidance and ...

Troon Golf

Golf Course Superintendent

Orange Park, FL · On-site

$100K/yr

Monitor the health and condition of the turfgrass and other vegetation. * Coordinate irrigation system maintenance and repairs. Staff Management: * Supervise maintenance staff, providing guidance and ...

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What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in turfgrass management?

Professionals in turfgrass management often face challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions, pest infestations, and maintaining optimal turf health under heavy use or variable budgets. Additionally, they must balance environmental considerations, such as water conservation and chemical usage, with the demands for high-quality playing surfaces. Effective problem-solving, staying up-to-date with industry best practices, and collaborating closely with grounds teams and facility managers are key to overcoming these challenges. Staying proactive with maintenance and monitoring helps ensure turf areas remain safe and attractive year-round.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Turfgrass position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Turfgrass Specialist role, you typically need knowledge of turfgrass science, soil management, and plant pathology, supported by a degree in turfgrass management, horticulture, or a related field. Familiarity with equipment such as aerators, mowers, irrigation systems, and certifications like Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this profession. These skills and qualifications are essential for maintaining high-quality turf, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with grounds crews to ensure safe and visually appealing landscapes.

What is a Turfgrass job?

A Turfgrass job involves the cultivation, maintenance, and management of grass used for sports fields, golf courses, parks, and lawns. Professionals in this field ensure healthy turf through proper mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and soil management. They may work as turfgrass managers, golf course superintendents, or sports field technicians. The role often requires knowledge of plant science, turfgrass diseases, and environmental conditions to maintain high-quality playing surfaces and landscapes.

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Turfgrass Care Assistant (Innovations Department)

Turfgrass Care Assistant (Innovations Department)

Bethel Farms

Arcadia, FL

$37K - $42K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description

Bethel Farms is a family-owned company with over 4,500 acres of turfgrass production in Florida.


Our mission is simple: "Honoring God, growing better everyday."


We are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and delivering exceptional products and service.


We're passionate about providing premium-quality turfgrass and creating outstanding retail experiences for our customers. 


Bethel Farms' Innovation Department is seeking a hands-on Turfgrass Care Assistant to support the Director of Innovations in turfgrass breeding and development initiatives. The role largely involves regular outdoor work including regular mowing, fertilization, irrigation and general grass care.


We offer a supportive team environment with competitive pay, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, and insurance (medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability. 


If you enjoy working outdoors, innovation, and taking pride in beautiful lawns, we'd love to hear from you!



RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovation Execution

  • Support pilot projects, trials, and prototypes
  • Tasks related to agronomy, automation, equipment, data collection, and process improvement
  • Operate, test, and refine new tools, technologies, and workflows in real operating environments
  • Document results, failures, constraints, and recommendations with operational clarity

Technology & Systems Support

  • Assist with basic data collection, validation, and reporting from trials and experiments
  • Deploy and maintain sensors, field devices, test equipment, and supporting software used in innovative initiatives
  • Coordinate across departments like Production, Harvesting, Technology, Analytics, Operations to integrate new technologies

Field & Operational Work

  • Operate equipment and tools as required for trials and demonstrations
  • Work directly in farms, yards, and operational facilities to test and validate solutions
  • Ensure innovations department aligns with safety, regulatory, and operational constraints

Process Improvement

  • Observe production and distribution workflows to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Assist in redesigning processes for scalability, repeatability, and cost efficiency 
  • Support standardization once innovations transition from pilot to production

Collaboration & Communication

  • Translate technical findings into practical operational language
  • Provide clear updates to the Innovations Director and cross-functional partners
  • Support training and handoff when innovations are adopted by operations teams


Requirements

REQUIRED

  • 2+ years of experience in agriculture, operations, engineering support, technical services, or applied R&D 
  • Bachelor's or associate's degree in a relevant program accepted as work experience equivalent
  • Comfort with ambiguity, experimentation, and iterative problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently in field-based, non-office environments
  • Strong documentation and observational skills
  • High level of situational and self-awareness

PREFERRED

  • Experience in agriculture, turf, greenhouse production/management, manufacturing, or logistics
  • Exposure to automation, sensors, GIS, data tools, research trials, and/or equipment modification
  • Experience with irrigation controllers, irrigation programming, and water management
  • Basis understanding of process improvement or continuous improvement concepts
  • Great mechanical, technical, or systems aptitude 
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Regular outdoor and field work with exposure to heat, cold, precipitation, and other weather phenomenon
  • Regular sitting, walking, standing, bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Required ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
  • Agricultural environment with occasional loud noise


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