Senior Greenskeeper

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.

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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a current State of California Qualified Pesticide Applicator's Certificate (QAC) in the B (Landscape Maintenance) category.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5460155/senior-greenskeeper

Salary: $53.17 - $67.86 Hourly