Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: $29.69 - $41.12 Hourly
Location : Bartow, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500171
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
Division: Golf Course
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 8:00 AM Eastern


Job Summary


Performs difficult technical and responsible administrative work planning and overseeing the maintenance of the municipal golf course. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of all golf course maintenance personnel
• Maintains golf course grounds, fairways, tees, greens, irrigation and water systems involving general grass cutting, brush and bush clearing, the cutting, aeration, dressing and watering and sprinkler systems and the preparation and application of specialized chemicals, fertilizers, and soil enrichment materials.
• Supervises and evaluates golf course greens maintenance subordinates.
• Maintains and prepares records and reports as directed.
• Oversees all functions of a small division or work unit/s
• Develops business plans/staffing plans/models
• Develops & implements goals, objectives and outcomes
• Develops, implements and administers policies and procedures
• Performs related tasks as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.


Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of new staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of a golf course.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of maintenance personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, course guest, and public.
• Ability to prepare records.
• Prepares and encourages staff for succession plan opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal Communications
• Intermediate knowledge of work areas
• Ability to lead and oversee the work of others
• Ability to handle complex/difficult assignments
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to coordinate and implement change
• Ability to plan and oversee large programs/projects
• Ability to develop/implement goals & objectives and measure successes
• Ability to evaluate work of others in a fair and consistent manner


Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required in specific field of endeavor and 4 years of related experience; Associates degree from an accredited college or university and 6-years of job-related experience; Year-for-year experience may substitute for the college degree; 2 or more years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies necessary for the position


Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements: • Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Seven (7) years' experience in turfgrass maintenance; or equivalent experience
• Possession of a commercial pesticide license valid in the State of Florida.


Physical and Mental Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Essential Physical Skills: • This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, and repetitive motions

Mental Demands: • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.


All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.


As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.
Benefits are for regular full-time employees.
Types of Benefits:
Insurance : Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Retirement : Pension, 457(b) deferred compensation plan
Paid Time Off : Vacation, sick leave, holiday and personal time
Other : Educational assistance program and wellness programs