Groundskeeper

Broad Function: As a Groundskeeper at our well-maintained 18-hole golf course, you will perform a diverse range of turf care and landscaping activities. You will operate a variety of specialized mowers and turf management equipment to ensure the course remains in top playing condition, providing members and guests with exceptional golf experiences.

Responsibilities of Groundskeeper III

Title: Groundskeeper III

Hourly - Non-Exempt

Broad Function: As a Groundskeeper at our well-maintained 18-hole golf course, you will perform a diverse range of turf care and landscaping activities. You will operate a variety of specialized mowers and turf management equipment to ensure the course remains in top playing condition, providing members and guests with exceptional golf experiences.

Source of Supervision: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate a variety of turf management equipment, including:

• Walk-behind greens mowers, triplex mowers, fairway and rough mowers, rotary mowers
• Utility vehicles and golf carts for transporting materials and staff
• Greens rollers for surface conditioning
• String trimmers, edgers, backpack and handheld blowers for detailed trimming and debris removal
• Bunker rakes (motorized and manual)
• Aerators, top dressers, and soil moisture meters for turf health and maintenance
• Chainsaws, pruners, sod cutters, and hole cutters for landscaping and course setup

Perform daily golf course maintenance tasks:

• Change cups and set new pin locations using hole cutters
• Rake, edge, and repair bunkers; maintain sand quality
• Hand water greens, tees, and other high-priority turf areas
• Maintain roughs, fairways, and hazards through mowing, trimming, and debris removal
• Trim trees and shrubs as needed; prepare soil and plant ornamentals
• Support divot repair, drainage work, and special projects as assigned

Equipment Care and Safety:

• Clean and maintain equipment, ensuring all machinery is operated safely and kept in good mechanical condition
• Promptly report any equipment issues to the supervisor
• Keep work areas organized and follow all safety protocols

Perform other duties assigned.

• Position Qualifications
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Available to work weekends and flexible hours as needed
• Valid Driver's License required
• Ability to safely operate a wide range of turf maintenance equipment
• Physical ability to stoop, bend, and lift to 80 pounds repeatedly if needed
• Attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn new equipment and techniques
• Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, or golf course experience is a preferred, but not required