Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

The Golf Course Groundskeeper is responsible for the full-spectrum maintenance of the golf course grounds and related equipment. This hands-on role ensures the course remains in excellent playing condition and aesthetically appealing while also performing preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and safe operation of all grounds maintenance equipment. The position reports to the Golf Course Superintendent (or Assistant Superintendent) and works as a key member of the maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds & Turf Maintenance

•  Mow, edge, trim, and maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, collars, and approaches to specified heights and patterns.

•  Rake, edge, and maintain sand bunkers and ensure consistent sand conditions.

•  Perform daily course setup: change cups and hole locations, set tee markers, maintain ball washers, flags, and course accessories.

•  Repair divots, ball marks, and damaged turf

•  Maintain landscape areas: prune shrubs, weed, mulch, plant, and care for beds and native areas.

•  Clear debris, leaves, and maintain cart paths, bridges, and surrounding areas for safety and playability.

•  Support special projects, course renovations, and event preparation.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

•  Safely operate a wide range of equipment, including reel and rotary mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerators, topdressers, sprayers, blowers, string trimmers, and other power tools.

•  Perform daily equipment checks, cleaning, fueling, and basic preventative maintenance.

•  Follow all safety procedures for equipment operation, chemical handling, and workplace practices.

Other Duties

•  Work cooperatively with the maintenance team and follow daily work schedules and instructions.

•  Adhere to all club/course policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

•  Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

Qualifications & Requirements

•  Prior experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, or equipment operation preferred (experience operating turf equipment strongly desired).

•  Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation and safety procedures

•  Valid driver’s license required

•  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.

•  Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

•  Ability to perform strenuous physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, humidity).

•  Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.