Golf Course Maintenance

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, crew members perform daily outdoor labor, operate specialized turf equipment, and maintain the grounds, greens, and club property.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Mowing & Turf Care: Mow greens, tee boxes, fairways, approaches, and roughs using walk-behind or riding mowers. Hand-water turf, lay sod, seed, edge cart paths, and apply fertilizers or pesticides under supervision.

• Bunker & Hazard Maintenance: Rake and edge sand bunkers, remove debris, and clear water hazards.

• Course Set-Up: Change cup/hole locations, move tee markers, and empty ball washers early in the morning before play begins.

• Equipment & Facility Care: Operate utility tractors, string trimmers, blowers, and hand tools safely. Perform daily cleaning, fueling, and minor preventive maintenance on machinery.

• General Labor: Pick up litter, trim trees/shrubs, repair minor irrigation leaks, and assist with special course projects.

Typical Requirements & Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, walk long distances (up to several miles a day), bend, kneel, and lift up to 50–75 lbs unassisted.

• License: A valid driver's license is required.

• Experience: Prior landscaping, groundskeeping, or golf course maintenance experience is preferred, though many clubs provide on-the-job training for entry-level workers.

• Schedule: Early morning start times (often around 4:00 AM or before sunrise). Typical 8 hour workdays.